Ten best practices to enhance culturally competent communication in palliative care.

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol

Capstone Healthcare Group, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA.

Published: October 2011

Communication involves a 2-way process of sending and receiving verbal and nonverbal messages. Communication is socially constructed and embedded in culture. This paper addresses the connection between communication and culture and provides several areas of importance to consider when assuring that individualized care is provided for persons with cancer and their families. Ten recommendations or best practices are suggested to enhance culturally competent communication in palliative care for adults with cancer.

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