F.A. Davis Company, 2004. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Signed by Larry D Purnell. Address label on flypage.This guide will boost the confidence of students who feel uncomfortable dealing with those from a cultural background different than their own. It provides a summary of issues to be aware of, including cultural variations regarding personal space, dietary preferences, activities of daily living, communication, symptom management, activities of daily living, religious and health practices. Discusses the 12 domains of culturally competent care, and components of each domain 477 pp.

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Title: Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0803611633
ISBN 13: 9780803611634
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Purnell and Paulanka (both health and nursing sciences, U. of Delaware-Newark) begin by discussing transcultural diversity and health care, and the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence. Then they look in turn at 27 cultural groups North America, looking at such aspects as communications, family roles and organization, high-risk health behaviors, pregnancy and childbearing practices, spirituality, and health-care practices. The small handbook abstracts information from their textbook Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach. Annotation �2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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