| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 505 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Transcultural diversity and health care -- The Purnell model for cultural competence -- Individual competence and evidence-based practice (with inclusion of the international standards) -- Organizational cultural competence -- Perspectives on nursing in a global context -- People of African American heritage -- The Amish -- People of Appalachian heritage -- People of Arab heritage -- People of Chinese heritage -- People of Cuban heritage -- People of European American heritage -- People of Filipino heritage -- People of German heritage -- People of Haitian heritage -- People of Hindu heritage -- People of Hmong heritage -- People of Japanese heritage -- People of Jewish heritage -- People of Korean heritage -- People of Mexican heritage -- People of Polish heritage -- People of Puerto Rican heritage -- People of Russian heritage. |
| Summary |
"Noted researchers, educators, and clinicians from a wealth of backgrounds use the Purnell twelve-step model to examine 33 population groups from a health care perspective. Each brings a personal understanding of the traditions and customs of their societies, providing a unique perspective on the implications for patient care"--Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Transcultural medical care -- United States.
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Transcultural medical care -- Canada.
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Cultural Competency -- United States.
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Delivery of Health Care -- United States.
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Cultural Diversity -- United States.
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Ethnicity -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Purnell, Larry D.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Transcultural health care. 4th ed. Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, c2013 9780803637054 (DLC) 2012016099 (OCoLC)789839538 |
| ISBN |
9780803638952 electronic bk. |
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0803638957 electronic bk. |
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