Lost in translation: Cultural barriers and the challenge of care

During my rotation at a large tertiary care centre in the USA, we had the opportunity to care for an African refugee who had relocated to the USA with the assistance of a charity organization. This gentleman, upon first glance, immediately conveyed the hardships of his social background. Throughout his hospitalization, he posed unique challenges that underscored the importance of cultural context in medicine, demonstrating how deviations from established norms can complicate care.