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Cultural variations include the following:




                                                                  • Religion

             Review The Culture Tool on the BHSF                  • Mental or physical abilities
             Intranet to learn more about how to bridge
             cultural communication gaps when dealing             • Heritage
             with patients or co-workers.                         • Acculturation
                                                                  • Age

                                                                  • Race

                                                                  • Country of origin
                                                                  • Native language

                                                                  • Social class
                                                                  • Gender
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