At the interface of culture and medicine

"In this groundbreaking contribution to the field of culture and medicine, twenty-five professionals in medicine, nursing, and the social sciences have contributed fourteen papers on the influence of culture in health care. The topics range from the perception of skills of international medical...

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Weitere Verfasser: Waugh, Earle H. (BerichterstatterIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Edmonton Univ. of Alberta Press 2011
Ausgabe:1. ed.
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Zusammenfassung:"In this groundbreaking contribution to the field of culture and medicine, twenty-five professionals in medicine, nursing, and the social sciences have contributed fourteen papers on the influence of culture in health care. The topics range from the perception of skills of international medical graduates, to conflicting expectations of patient care of various cultural groups, to cultural issues at the end of life. Health care educators, practitioners, sociologists, policy makers, and learners at all levels will find this book makes a significant foray into an underexplored sector of research."--pub. desc
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:XIX, 296 S.
Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.
ISBN:9780888645326
978-0-88864-532-6