Religions, Culture and Healthcare : a Practical Handbook for Use in Healthcare Environments, Second Edition /
Health professionals provide care to patients of differing religions and cultures, and knowledge of their cultural and religious background, way of life and beliefs and practices is vital to delivering sensitive and responsive care. This revised and updated guide provides practical and comprehensive...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
2016
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Summary: | Health professionals provide care to patients of differing religions and cultures, and knowledge of their cultural and religious background, way of life and beliefs and practices is vital to delivering sensitive and responsive care. This revised and updated guide provides practical and comprehensive information on each of the major faiths, providing an accessible reference for appropriate day to day care of patients in multicultural societies. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, hospital chaplains and administrative staff will find it an indispensable ready reference. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (146 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781138030954 1138030953 9781315377841 1315377845 9781315338835 1315338831 9781315357898 1315357895 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed March 30, 2020). |
