Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach

by Larry Purnell

Book Overview

Prepare your students for the culturally rich and ethically diverse world in which they will practice. Noted researchers, educators, and clinicians, from a wealth of backgrounds, use the Purnell twelve-step model to examine more than 30 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803618654
• ISBN13: 9780803618657
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"