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Caring For Patients From Different Cultures: Case Studies From American Hospitals
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Healthcare Providers In The American Medical System May Find That Patients From Different Cultures Bring Unfamiliar Expectations, Anxieties, And Needs Into The Examination Room. To Provide Optimal Care For All Patients, It Is Important To See Differences From The Patient'S Perspective And To Work With Patients From A Range Of Demographics. Caring For Patients From Different Cultures Has Been A Vital Resource For Nurses And Physicians For More Than Twenty Years, Offering Hundreds Of Case Studies That Illustrate Crosscultural Conflicts Or Misunderstandings As Well As Examples Of Culturally Competent Health Care.Now In Its Fifth Edition, Caring For Patients From Different Cultures Covers A Wide Range Of Topics, Including Birth, End Of Life, Communication, Traditional Medicine, Mental Health, Pain, Religion, And Multicultural Staff Challenges. This Edition Includes More Than Sixty New Cases With An Expanded Appendix, Introduces A New Chapter On Improving Adherence, And Updates The Concluding Chapter With Examples Of Changes Various Hospitals Have Made To Accommodate Cultural Differences. Grounded In Concepts From The Fields Of Cultural Diversity And Medical Anthropology, Caring For Patients From Different Cultures Provides Healthcare Workers With A Frame Of Reference For Understanding Cultural Differences And Sound Alternatives For Providing The Best Possible Care To Multicultural Communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Caring for Patients from Different Cultures'? A: The book primarily focuses on understanding and addressing the cultural differences that healthcare providers encounter in the American medical system, providing case studies and examples to enhance culturally competent care.
- Q: How many case studies are included in the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition includes more than sixty new case studies along with an expanded appendix, making it a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Geri-Ann Galanti, who has extensive experience in the fields of cultural diversity and healthcare.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics, including birth, end of life, communication, traditional medicine, mental health, pain, religion, and multicultural staff challenges.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both nurses and physicians? A: Yes, 'Caring for Patients from Different Cultures' is designed to be a vital resource for both nurses and physicians, aiding them in providing culturally competent care.
- Q: What is the publication date of the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition was published on December 19, 2014.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it convenient for reading and reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What makes this edition different from previous ones? A: This edition introduces a new chapter on improving adherence and updates the concluding chapter with examples of changes made by hospitals to accommodate cultural differences.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.