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Review
. 1991;18(1):22-7.

Cultural influences on physician communication in health care teams

D D Cali  1
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  • PMID: 2037556
Review

Cultural influences on physician communication in health care teams

D D Cali. J Biocommun. 1991.

Abstract

This article maintains that the educational background and the occupational demands of the physician establish certain values that require protection. The article proposes that a healthy sensitivity to these "cultural" influences is needed in communicating with physicians, especially within health care teams.

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