... another layer of uncertainty to the communication between heath care provider and patient. Both verbal and non-verbal listening skills are necessary. A recent study of all US and Canadian medical schools, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, found that only 8% of US medical schools and none in Canada teach a separate course on cultural issues; and such training is less available today than it was ten ... to a co-culture. Being able to effectively communicate cross-culturally is also important. Society must be able to communicate with one another in order to live and work togeth...

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... ." She had admitted to mutilating the genitals of about 50 young girls. Also charged were the parents of the victims. The defendant's lawyer said "If the trial can help bring about an end to this custom, then it will be useful. But punishment is not as effective as education and prevention...This is an African custom that has existed for centuries. It takes ... still needs to be passed. There should be no confusion in religious exemption from third degree murder. It is practically the same thing. A former church member Rita Swan, had created an organization called CHILD (Children's Healt...

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