Religions, Culture and Healthcare: A Practical Handbook for Use in Healthcare Environments, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Susan Hollins

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846192609
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/25/2009
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Cultural and religious diversity within healthcare. Spiritual care. Elements of care. Religions and other faith groups within the United Kingdom. Baha’I. Christian. Other groups. Christian Science. Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). Rastafarian. Hindu. Muslim. Jain. Jewish. Pagan. Sikh. Zoroastrian.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This book celebrates the values of living in a multicultural and multispiritual society, providing information about nine world faiths and associated cultures so that healthcare providers can be more sensitive and responsive to their patients. This is an update of the first edition published in 2005.
Purpose: The main purpose is to assist healthcare professionals with providing culturally sensitive care to all patients. The book strives to develop an openness of mind and a positive approach to all people.
Audience: The book is appropriate for all healthcare providers and students, regardless of experience level. The author is an authority in the area of spirituality and belief systems.
Features: The author describes in depth the extent of cultural and religious diversity in our society, and clearly defines aspects of patient care and how they can be affected by cultural differences. Each chapter that focuses on a specific religion or faith group is presented in the same format. The appendixes provide additional information and the index is clear and comprehensive.
Assessment: In today's culturally diverse society, it is extremely important that healthcare providers be prepared to provide sensitive and supportive care. Openness and understanding are the first steps in developing strategies for creating culturally sensitive healthcare. The health outcomes of our patients will improve by approaching each patient professionally and as a unique individual.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer:Kathleen M. Woodruff, RN, MS, CRNP(Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing)
Description:This book celebrates the values of living in a multicultural and multispiritual society, providing information about nine world faiths and associated cultures so that healthcare providers can be more sensitive and responsive to their patients. This is an update of the first edition published in 2005.
Purpose:The main purpose is to assist healthcare professionals with providing culturally sensitive care to all patients. The book strives to develop an openness of mind and a positive approach to all people.
Audience:The book is appropriate for all healthcare providers and students, regardless of experience level. The author is an authority in the area of spirituality and belief systems.
Features:The author describes in depth the extent of cultural and religious diversity in our society, and clearly defines aspects of patient care and how they can be affected by cultural differences. Each chapter that focuses on a specific religion or faith group is presented in the same format. The appendixes provide additional information and the index is clear and comprehensive.
Assessment:In today's culturally diverse society, it is extremely important that healthcare providers be prepared to provide sensitive and supportive care. Openness and understanding are the first steps in developing strategies for creating culturally sensitive healthcare. The health outcomes of our patients will improve by approaching each patient professionally and as a unique individual.