Cultural Diversity in Healthcare

The main job of any health care provider is to ensure that the patient trusts him, is open to discussing his problems with him, and takes the treatment suggested by him. This will happen when the patient feels comfortable with the healthcare provider. If the patient belongs to some other culture, the only way a healthcare provider can make him comfortable is by taking into consideration the social and cultural differences between the two, during their interactions.

Today, in USA, there are people from Asian countries, African descents, Muslim countries, etc. living together. These people are part and parcel of the diverse American society. All these people have their own ways of living, beliefs, values etc. So, when a doctor deals with them, prior knowledge of their beliefs and culture, will help him provide a better care for these patients. If the healthcare provider is equipped with knowledge of their culture, it will certainly improve his communication with the patient as well as his family. The patient too, on his part, will be able to trust such a healthcare provider and is much more likely to continue with the treatment.

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