My Health, My Faith, My Culture: a guide for healthcare practitioners
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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Timmins, Sue (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Keswick M & K Update Ltd. 2012
Subjects:
Online Access:FAW01
FAW02
Item Description:Cover; Prelims; Contents; About this guide; About the author; PART 1 Culture, religion and health; Chapter 1 Healthcare -- patients' rights and expectations; Chapter 2 Equipping healthcare providers to deliver appropriately sensitive care; PART 2 The Faiths; Chapter 3 Major world religions; Chapter 4 Christian sects and other faith groups; Chapter 5 Other significant groups; References; Index
Every patient, whatever their cultural background and religious affiliation, is entitled to receive healthcare that is sensitive, appropriate and person- centred. In the UK today, there are people from many different minority groups. There are also members of the host population who follow religions other than Christianity, either from birth or personal choice. The patient's chosen or birth faith should always play an integral part in their care. This helpful guide enables healthcare practitioners to rise to the challenge of providing culturally sensitive services by giving them an understandi
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:81 pages
ISBN:9781907830808
1907830804
9781905539802
1905539800
1280120754
9781280120756

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