| Description |
xx, 145 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143). |
| Contents |
The immigrant, refugee, and minority health care experience in the United States. America's changing ethnic landscape ; Challenges for health care providers and minorities, immigrants, and refugees -- Culturally appropriate health care. Defining culture ; Categorizing culture groups ; Cultural communication styles -- Becoming more culturally appropriate : general strategies. Guidelines for providers ; Making health organizations more accomodating ; Public health planning for newcomer populations ; Working effectively with interpreters ; Working with low-literacy patients ; Understanding traditional health practices -- The cultural communities. African Americans ; The Amish ; Arab Muslims ; Bosnian refugees ; East African refugees ; East Asian immigrants ; Hispanics ; Indians ; Iranians ; Jews ; Native Americans ; Pacific Islanders ; Russians and Eastern Europeans ; Southeast Asian refugees -- Resources. National resources on minority, immigrant, and refugee health ; National resources on minority aging issues ; Recommended readings on minority, immigrant, and refugee health ; References and other resources ; The Iowa Project EXPORT Center of Excellence on Health Disparities ; The Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and Integration. |
| Subject |
Minorities -- Medical care.
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Transcultural medical care.
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Delivery of Health Care. |
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Ethnic Groups. |
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Cultural Characteristics. |
| Added Author |
Grey, Mark A.
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| ISBN |
1931930201 (pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
NLM 101259925 |
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