Conclusion
摘要
This concluding chapter synthesizes the central themes of the book emphasizing the significance of culturally responsive communication strategies in the city’s hybrid healthcare landscape. It highlights the interplay between Western medical frameworks, such as SPIKES and the Calgary-Cambridge models, and Chinese cultural values, which prioritize family-centred decision-making, indirect communication, and holistic health approaches. Across diverse domains—end-of-life care, Traditional Chinese Medicine, veterinary practice, and critical care—the chapter underscores the need for adaptable, context-sensitive communication strategies that foster trust, empathy, and patient-centred care. Ethical considerations in healthcare communication research, such as informed consent and privacy in family-centred contexts, are also explored. The chapter concludes by advocating for continued integration of cultural competence in clinical practice and education, proposing Hong Kong as a model for healthcare communication in multicultural societies.