Open AccessCross-cultural communication in medical settings
Author(s) -
V. V Zhura,
Жура В. В,
A. P Utesheva,
Утешева А. П
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bioètika
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2782-6589
pISSN - 2070-1586
DOI - 10.19163/2070-1586-2020-2(26)-14-17
Subject(s) - bioethics , cultural competence , cultural diversity , cross cultural communication , language barrier , health care , curriculum , cultural issues , literacy , face (sociological concept) , public relations , coping (psychology) , immigration , psychology , medical education , sociology , nursing , medicine , pedagogy , political science , social science , law , communication , psychiatry , anthropology
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.