Q) Culturally appropriate communication is essential for effective communication.
Options:
A)It requires the health professional to live in the country and speak the language.
B) It is impossible for a health professional to be culturally competent so being friendly and helpful will compensate.
C) If the health professional uses an interpreter they will achieve culturally appropriate communication.
D) It requires awareness of cultural differences, sensitivity and openness to these differences, and acknowledgement of the validity of the other culture.