Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities

Name: Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities
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ISBN: 9780071436809

ISBN-10: 0071436804

ISBN-13: 9780071436809

Edition: 2006

Authors: David Satcher, Rubens J. Pamies, Nancy N. Woelfl

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The authors provide specific skills, answers, and guidance to clinical issues raised by management of patients of varied cultural and economic backgrounds.

Book details

List price: $127.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 10/13/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 500
Size: 7.60" wide x 9.40" long x 1.57" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English



Contributors


Foreword I



Foreword II



Foreword III



Preface


Acknowledgments



Health-Care Disparities Across the Life Span



Health Disparities in the United States: A Continuing Challenge




Geographic Studies of Black-White Mortality




Pregnancy and Women's Health




Health Disparities in Children




Health-Care Access for Children of Immigrants




Geriatrics and End-of-Life Care




The Disparate Burden of Disease



Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension




Diabetes




Oncology




Transplantation and Organ Donation




Immunization and Preventive Care




Obesity and Nutrition




HIV Infection and AIDS




Sickle Cell Disease and Hemoglobinopathies




Mental Health




Dentistry and Oral Health




Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs




Injury and Violence Prevention




Assessing and Managing Pain




Case Studies in Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities




Issues in Health-Care Policy and Delivery



Cultural Competency




Case Studies in Cultural Competency




Diversity and the Health-Care Workforce




Diversity Management in Nursing




Trust, Medical Care, and Racial and Ethnic Minorities




Participation of Minorities in Research and Clinical Trials




Disparities in Patient Safety




Health-Care Disparities in Medical Genetics




Community Health Centers




Faith-Based Initiatives




Complementary and Alternative Medicine




Bioterrorism Preparedness: The Challenge of Disparate Populations




The Benefits of Affirmative Action in Higher Education




The Role of Government in Minority Health: A Surgeon General's Perspective



Appendix


Index