All healthcare providers need to have similar information and skill development to communicate effectively with diverse population both verbally and nonverbally. A lack of knowledge of patient’s culture and beliefs can cause problems with the care provided and with the outcomes.
If everyone around the world increase their knowledge about the most common cultures in the world, they will be improving health and health care, decrease disparities, and increase patient satisfaction and patient outcomes . According to Healthy People 2020, and the Joint Commission, everyone should be aware of cultures across the world and the teachings should be included in from elementary schools to colleges and universities . Cultural diversity and cultural competence relate to disparities, health promotion and wellness, illness, disease, and injury prevention, and health maintenance and restoration