Summary
Patients' beliefs about health, illness, and treatment play a critical role in how they engage with the health care system. Read about current communication strategies and tools designed to assess patients’ diverse cultural perspectives, ultimately building trust and improving communication.

Featured Authors

Esther Thatcher, PhD, RN
Case Western Reserve University

Ruth Ludwick, PhD, RN-BC
Northeast Ohio Medical University;

Srini Hejeebu, DO
University of Toledo

Jennifer Gilmore, RN, BSN
University of Toledo

Dean Bricker, MD
Wright State University