Conflicts within the healthcare system will commonly take place, but can swiftly become rectified if culturally sensitive care is administered. Autonomy is highly valued in the United States; although many people of cultural differences within the states tend to see family over there own independence. Many cultural families operate as a unit when there is a decision that needs to be made. Autonomy allows the care provider to take necessary actions rather the waiting for a family member to be present stalling all procedures from moving forward. Authority figures may also create conflict in providing care if unreachable for consent. "Another significate factor is the difference between egalitarian and hierarchical culture such as our own; everyone
