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Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Doctor-Patient Communication: A Survey of Understanding Among Undergraduate Medical Interns

Authors
Qiuheng Huang1, Yuling Che1, *
1Faculty of Chinese Medicine Science, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 89993041@qq.com
Corresponding Author
Yuling Che
Available Online 22 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-430-3_22How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Cross-cultural; intercultural competence; doctor-patient communication; undergraduate medical interns; medical education
Abstract

From a cross-cultural perspective, this study examined the current status and factors influencing undergraduate medical interns understanding of cross-cultural doctor-patient communication using a validated questionnaire survey. Findings revealed that while medical interns demonstrated proficiency in procedural communication aspects, they showed deficiencies in culturally sensitive communication and cultural diversity awareness. While assessments demonstrated strong listening skills, interns tended to engage in selective information gathering and premature communication termination. The dual challenges of clinician-patient trust erosion and patient health literacy gaps emerge as primary barriers to effective cross-cultural medical communication. Both clinical instruction and internship phases prove vital for developing cross-cultural communication competency. This study proposes evidence-based strategies to improve intercultural communication competencies in medical interns and suggests curricular reforms for enhancing medical humanities education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 3rd International Conference on Language, Innovative Education and Cultural Communication (CLEC 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
22 June 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-430-3
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-430-3_22How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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