Religions, Culture and Healthcare : a Practical Handbook for Use in Healthcare Environments, Second Edition

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910813707703321
• Autore: Hollins Susan
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boca Raton, : CRC Press, 2016
• ISBN: 1-315-37784-5; 1-138-03095-3; 1-282-06138-0; 9786612061387
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (146 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 201.661
• Soggetti: Medical care - Religious aspects; Social medicine
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: EDI Collection.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Contents; Foreword to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; About the author; Acknowledgements; Dedication; Chapter 1: Cultural and religious diversity within healthcare; Chapter 2: Spiritual care; Chapter 3: Elements of care; Chapter 4: Religions and other faith groups; Further reading; Resources; Back Cover.
• Sommario/riassunto: Health professionals 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.