Cultural Differences In Health Care

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Language and body language is one of the main areas of cultural respect and is one of the leading cultural barriers that stop efficient communication between Indigenous and healthcare providers. In 2008 studies were carried out, it was found that 13% of Indigenous Australians aged 15 years and over spoke a language other then English as their main language at home, among this group 15% experienced it hard to communicating and being understood by non-Indigenous people. REFFERENCE. It is of great importance to examine and study the ways in which people from different cultures communicate with one another and other people outside of their community. Healthcare providers must be alert for specific cues that suggest cultural differences through

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