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Guide to culturally competent health care / Larry D. Purnell, Professor Emeritus, College of Health Services, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware.

Purnell, Larry D. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780803639621
  • ISBN: 0803639627
  • Physical Description: xiv, 466 pages ; 18 cm
  • Edition: Third edition.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2014]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Transcultural medical care > United States.
Minorities > Medical care > United States.
Cultural Competency > United States.
Cross-Cultural Comparison > United States.
Delivery of Health Care > methods > United States.
Ethnic Groups > United States.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care
Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care
by Purnell, Larry D.
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Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care


Be prepared for the culturally rich and diverse world of healthcare! This concise, easy-to-read handbook prepares you to relate to individuals from different cultures. Use it in class and clinical now and as a reference throughout your career. The Purnell Model is your guide as you explore 34 different cultures and the issues that you need to be sensitive to...including cultural variations regarding personal space, dietary preferences, communication, symptom management, activities of daily living, and religious and health practices.

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