Cultural blindness can lead to misconceptions and an inability to treat patients effectively. Culture, religion, beliefs, values, socioeconomic position, education, mentality, morals and treatment are all different from person to person, community and group. These barriers can be overcome by treating each patient as a unique individual and seeking to learn about cultural beliefs and differences, without reservations or prejudgments but with an open and helpful mind. These inhibitory barriers can be overcome through acceptance and commonality can be established. Through patient-centered communication and attention to patient interpretation, discussing lifestyle and treatment choices in an open, non-judgmental manner, and understanding the patient's opinions, concerns, and information needs can lead to sensitivity and cultural appreciation (Dean, R.,