Multicultural Aged Care Library

Respecting Diversity in Ageing

Religions, culture and healthcare : a practical handbook for use in healthcare environments / Susan Hollins.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Abingdon : Radcliffe, c2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 143 p. : ill. ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781846192609 (pbk.) :
  • 1846192609 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.1 22
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Ch. 1 Cultural and religious diversity within healthcare -- Ch. 2 Spiritual care -- Ch. 3 Elements of care -- Ch. 4 Religions and other faith groups.
Summary: "Health professions provide care to patients of differing religions and cultures, and knowledge of their cultural and religious background, way of life and beliefs and practices is vital to delivering sensitive and responsive care. This revised and updated guide provides practical and comprehensive information on each of the major faiths, providing an accessible reference for appropriate day to day care of patients in multicultural societies. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, hospital chaplains and administrative staff will find it an indispensable ready reference." --Book Jacket.
List(s) this item appears in: Spirituality
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Book or Printed Material Book or Printed Material Main Library Library Main Collection 362.1 H7419 2009 c2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available IMUAC040018
Book or Printed Material Book or Printed Material Main Library Processing Center Main Collection 362.1 H7419 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available IMUAC034863

Previous ed.: 2006.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Ch. 1 Cultural and religious diversity within healthcare -- Ch. 2 Spiritual care -- Ch. 3 Elements of care -- Ch. 4 Religions and other faith groups.

"Health professions provide care to patients of differing religions and cultures, and knowledge of their cultural and religious background, way of life and beliefs and practices is vital to delivering sensitive and responsive care. This revised and updated guide provides practical and comprehensive information on each of the major faiths, providing an accessible reference for appropriate day to day care of patients in multicultural societies. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, hospital chaplains and administrative staff will find it an indispensable ready reference." --Book Jacket.

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