How culture plays a role in patient communications

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Effective communication is imperative for patient adherence, it increases patient outcomes, and it reduces malpractice risks.

Dr. Janette Pepper reviews how culture can act as a barrier to effective communication and what ODs can do to overcome that barrier.

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