Trust, Tradition and Transplant: Lessons from Caring for Amish Patients

Key Points

• Trust is a vital component in healthcare interactions with Amish patients, influencing their treatment decisions.
• Cultural competence addresses healthcare disparities by improving communication with Amish communities.
• Healthcare providers must understand tradition and beliefs to enhance patient care during the transplantation process.
• Patient care approaches should be tailored, indicating the importance of trust in achieving better health outcomes.