Cross-cultural communication in medical settings
- Authors: Zhura V.V1, Utesheva A.P1
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Affiliations:
- Volgograd State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 14, No 2 (2020)
- Pages: 14-17
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2070-1586/article/view/56843
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.19163/2070-1586-2020-2(26)-14-17
- ID: 56843
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Abstract
Today there is a strong tendency to incorporate the bioethical principle of social justice in healthcare in cross-cultural communication. Considering cultural differences makes it possible to ensure that the human right to medical care and wellbeing is fully respected. Several types of most vulnerable populations were identified - immigrants and social minorities. When seeking medical care they face a number of problems such as culture and language barriers, lower socio-economic status, lack of literacy, which impede effective communication and care provision. The most promising ways of coping with the problem are developing cultural competence and practicing a patient-centered approach. New curricula aiming at raising cultural awareness have been elaborated for practical use in medical schools.
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V. V Zhura
Volgograd State Medical University
Email: vvzhura@gmail.com
Doctor of Philology, associate professor, head of the Department of Foreign Languages and Latin
A. P Utesheva
Volgograd State Medical University
Email: altynai.utesheva@inbox.ru
Senior lecturer, the Department of Foreign Languages and Latin
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