This specialized book, which can also be used for teaching, raises awareness of the particular aspects of intercultural communication in the healthcare sector against the backdrop of general internationalization and enables the recognition of the challenges and opportunities it presents. The encounter of different cultures may pose a challenge in other industries as well, but a culturally shaped understanding of health and illness, as well as the treatment of diseases and varying professional training, influences the collaboration between patients and service providers in the healthcare sector, which also exist in a relationship of dependency. Numerous practical examples provide insight into specific everyday situations where intercultural communication works well or less effectively.