Communication topics:
Cross-cultural communication

Purpose of tool:
Initiate an interview, gather information, structure the consultation, build the relationship, gain further skills in gathering information and explore the communication issue of cultural and social diversity

Brief description:
This teaching tool is the second of a series of three workshops on dealing with diversity in the clinical and communication skills theme. This stage 2 explores what influences both students and patients cultural and social identity and what difficulties might arise for students when they meet and interview a patient from a culture different to their own.