Caring for Patients from Different Cultures
| Author | : Geri-Ann Galanti |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106017919694 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Caring for Patients from Different Cultures by : Geri-Ann Galanti
Download or read book Caring for Patients from Different Cultures written by Geri-Ann Galanti and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geri-Ann Galanti argues that if the goal of the American medical system is to provide optimal care for all patients, health-care providers must understand cultural differences that create conflicts and misunderstandings and that can result in inferior medical care. This new edition includes five new chapters and 172 case studies of actual conflicts that occurred in American hospitals.
