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Cultural Safety,Healthcare and Vulnerable Populations,Used
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Culturally safe healthcare is rapidly challenging previous notions of cultural competency or cultural sensitivity in healthcare provision. The increasing number of vulnerable populations means healthcare must be given by a healthcare provider who has developed a social consciousness in relation to his or her own sociocultural positioning versus that of the patient. A culturally safe practitioner has engaged in an active examination of the power differences existing in this patientprovider relationship.In this book, Lucy MkandawireValhmu critically analyzes the complex issues affecting the health of vulnerable populations. Written from a critical theoretical perspective she seeks to enhance the ability of the healthcare student to develop a social consciousness about the realities faced by many populations living on the margins of society, and thereafter make an active and conscious decision to engage in culturally safe healthcare and contribute to the elimination of health disparities. Through the application of postcolonial feminist theory this book conceptualizes health as being historically situated in social relations of power and emphasizes health interventions that are potentially empowering, and enhance emancipatory change.Through discussions of health provision for ethnic minorities, immigrant populations, and refugees, the book seeks to provide pragmatic guidance for culturally safe care for a variety of marginalized populations and invites students and professionals to think deeply about the implications of power, culture and health.
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- Q: What is the focus of the book 'Cultural Safety, Healthcare and Vulnerable Populations'? A: The book focuses on culturally safe healthcare practices, emphasizing the importance of understanding power dynamics in patient-provider relationships and addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, who provides a critical analysis of healthcare issues affecting marginalized groups.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 21, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for healthcare students? A: Yes, the book is designed to enhance the understanding of healthcare students regarding cultural safety and social consciousness in healthcare.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 132 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics related to health provision for ethnic minorities, immigrant populations, and refugees, offering guidance for culturally safe care.
- Q: Does the book provide any theoretical frameworks? A: Yes, the book applies postcolonial feminist theory to conceptualize health within social relations of power.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of the book.