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An introduction to indigenous health and health care in Canada : bridging health and healing

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Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis. New York, NY: Springer , [2021]. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 D68 2021
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Contents:; Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Popu…
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Alternate Title
Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada
Author
Douglas, Vasiliki Kravariotis
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Description
xvi, 279 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Minority Health
Health Services, Indigenous
Transcultural Nursing - methods
Canada
Aboriginal
First Nations
Indigenous peoples -- Canada
Indigenous peoples -- Health.
Indigenous peoples -- Research.
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada : Understanding the Issues -- Western and Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Cultural Competency, Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Safety -- Historical Overview -- Understanding the Determinants of Health and Canada?s Native Population -- Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition -- Chronic and Infectious Diseases -- Women?s and Children?s Health -- Mental Health -- Hybridization of Health Care and the Way Forward for Indigenous Health.
Notes
Preceded by Introduction to aboriginal health and healthcare in Canada / Vasiliki Douglas. c2013.
ISBN
9780826164124
9780826164131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Internet
Call Number
WA300 D68 2021
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Introduction to determinants of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples' health in Canada

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Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars Press , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 I61i 2022
Availability
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Editor
Greenwood, Margo
de Leeuw, Sarah
Stout, Roberta
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Canadian Scholars Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xxiii, 290 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Social Determinants of Health - history
Health Status Disparities
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
Canada
ISBN
9781773383194
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WA300 I61i 2022

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Health systems in transition: Canada, third edition

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Marchildon, Gregory, Allin, Sarah., Merkur, Sherry. Toronto ; Buffalo ; London: University of Toronto Press , 2021. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX150 M317 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Marchildon, Gregory
Allin, Sarah.
Merkur, Sherry
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto ; Buffalo ; London
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxvi, 205 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
The Health Systems in Transition Series
Subjects
Health Services Administration - Canada
Delivery of Health Care - Canada
Medical Care - Canada
Financing, Organized
ISBN
9781487508081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX150 M317 2020

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Cultural issues in healthcare : emerging challenges and opportunities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125136
Scales, Renay, McCleary-Gaddy, Asia T. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Scales, Renay
McCleary-Gaddy, Asia T.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Professional-Patient Relations
Social Medicine
Medical personnel and patient
Transcultural medical care
ISBN
9783031208263
9783031208256
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Health and health care in northern Canada

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Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 H434h 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Accounting for almost two thirds of the country's land-mass, Northern Canada is a vast region, host to rich natural resources and a diverse cultural heritage shared across Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. In this book, Rebecca Schiff and Helle Møller analyse health and healthcare in Northe…
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Editor
Schiff, Rebecca
Møller, Helle
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxxi, 326 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Healthcare Disparities
Health Status Disparities
Indigenous Canadians
Inuit
Canada
Abstract
"Accounting for almost two thirds of the country's land-mass, Northern Canada is a vast region, host to rich natural resources and a diverse cultural heritage shared across Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents. In this book, Rebecca Schiff and Helle Møller analyse health and healthcare in Northern Canada from a perspective that acknowledges the unique strengths, resilience, and innovation of northerners, while also addressing the challenges aggravated by contemporary manifestations of colonialism. Old and new forms of colonial programs and policies continue to create health and healthcare disparities in the North, which has had a profound impact on northerners. Divided into three sections, Health and Healthcare in Northern Canada paints a broad picture of primary issues that northern peoples face. Several chapters are written by northerners and utilize case studies, quotes, photographs, and other materials to highlight voices and perspectives of people living in northern Canada. In order to maintain resilience, improve the positive outcomes of health determinants, and diminish negative stereotypes, we must ensure that northerners - and their cultures, values, strengths and leadership - are at the centre of the ongoing work to achieve social justice and health equity."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781487521790
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 H434h 2021

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Practical strategies to assess value in health care

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Solid, Craig A. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2022.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Solid, Craig A.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Economics, Medical
Delivery of Health Care - economics
Health Care Costs
Medical Audit - methods
Decision Support Techniques
ISBN
3030951480
9783030951481
9783030951498
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Experience research social change : methods from the margins

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Kirby, Sandra L, McKenna, Kate. [Toronto, ON]: Garamond Press , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W20.5 K58 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kirby, Sandra L
McKenna, Kate
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Garamond Press
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
184 p. : lll. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Research - methods
Social Change
Social Sciences
Feminism
ISBN
0920059821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W20.5 K58 1989

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Becoming the change : leadership behavior strategies for continuous improvement in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124333
Toussaint, John. New York, NY: McGraw - Hill , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 T734b 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Toussaint, John
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw - Hill
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xi, 252 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leadership
Health Services Administration
Organizational Innovation
Organizational Culture
ISBN
9781260461688
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WX159 T734b 2021

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Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care : Proceedings of a Workshop

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124710
Nass, Sharyl, Wizemann, Theresa, Amankwah, Francis, Balogh, Erin, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Care Services, Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity, National Cancer Policy Forum. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Despite advances in the delivery of high-quality cancer care and improvements in patient outcomes in recent years, disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes persist. To examine opportunities to improve health equity across the cancer care continuum, the National Cancer Policy For…
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Author
Nass, Sharyl
Wizemann, Theresa
Amankwah, Francis
Balogh, Erin
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Health and Medicine Division
Board on Health Care Services
Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity
National Cancer Policy Forum
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Right to Health
Health Services Accessibility
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation.
Health Equity
Abstract
"Despite advances in the delivery of high-quality cancer care and improvements in patient outcomes in recent years, disparities in cancer incidence, care, and patient outcomes persist. To examine opportunities to improve health equity across the cancer care continuum, the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity hosted a public workshop, Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care, on October 25 and October 26, 2021.
This virtual workshop featured presentations and panel discussions on topics that included: opportunities to improve equitable access to affordable, high-quality cancer care; strategies to identify and address the intersectionality of structural racism and implicit bias in cancer care delivery; the potential for quality measurement and payment mechanisms to incentivize health equity in cancer care delivery; and clinical practice data collection efforts to better assess and care for people living with and beyond cancer. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop." --publisher
ISBN
9780309691895
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Legal and ethical essentials of health care administration

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Pozgar, George. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , [2021]. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; 1. Reflections on the Past -- 2. Government, Law, and Ethics -- 3. Tort Law and Reform -- 4. Criminal Aspects of Health Care -- 5. Contracts -- 6. Civil Procedure and Trial Practice-- 7. Corporate Structure and Legal Issues -- 8. Medical Staff Organization and Physician Liability -- 9. N…
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Author
Pozgar, George
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
[2021]
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Hospital Administration - legislation and jurisprudence
Delivery of health care - legislation and jurisprudence
Liability, Legal
Legislation, Medical
Ethics, Medical
Bioethics
Abstract
Contents:
1. Reflections on the Past -- 2. Government, Law, and Ethics -- 3. Tort Law and Reform -- 4. Criminal Aspects of Health Care -- 5. Contracts -- 6. Civil Procedure and Trial Practice-- 7. Corporate Structure and Legal Issues -- 8. Medical Staff Organization and Physician Liability -- 9. Nursing and the Law -- 10. Hospital Departments and Allied Professionals -- 11. Medical Records -- 12. Patient Consent -- 13. Patient Rights and Responsibilities -- 14. Healthcare Ethics -- 15. Procreation and Ethical Dilemmas -- 16. End of Life Issues -- 17. Legal Reporting Requirements -- 18. Labor Relations -- 19. Employment-At Will and Discharge -- 20. Employee Rights and Responsibilities -- 21. Professional Liability Insurance
ISBN
1284172562
9781284172560
9781284172553
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Population health approach to health disparities for nurses : care of vulnerable populations

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Gary, Faye. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, Inc. , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Gary, Faye
Editor
Lotas, Marilyn
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Social Determinants of Health
Healthcare Disparities
Health Inequities
Vulnerable Populations
Population health
Health Services Accessibility
Nursing Care - nurses' instruction
ISBN
9780826185044
9780826185037
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Trans and non-binary gender health care for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125294
Richards, Christina, Barrett, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 R514 2021
Availability
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Author
Richards, Christina
Barrett, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
ix, 123 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Transgender Persons - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities - psychology
Mental Health Services
Health Services for Transgender Persons
ISBN
9781108703024
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 R514 2021

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Health and medicine in the Islamic tradition : change and identity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6791
Rahman, Fazlur. New York, NY: Crossroad Publishing Company , 1988.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 R147 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rahman, Fazlur
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crossroad Publishing Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Religion and Medicine
Chaplaincy Service, Hospital
Islam
ISBN
824507975
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 R147 1987

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Essentials of health, culture and diversity : understanding people, reducing disparities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124178
Edberg, Mark. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2023. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA 395 E327 2023
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Author
Edberg, Mark
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Essential public health
Subjects
Social Support
Healthcare Disparities
Health Services Accessibility
Social Medicine
Cultural Diversity
Developing Countries
ISBN
9781284226256
9781284226263
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA 395 E327 2023
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Oppression : a social determinant of health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123603
Winnipeg, MB: Fernwood Publishing , 2021. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 DC2 O62 2021
Availability
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Editor
McGibbon, Elizabeth A.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xv, 341 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Health Status Disparities
Economics, Medical
Social Justice
Socioeconomic Factors
Canada
ISBN
9781773632285
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 DC2 O62 2021

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Survey questionnaire for standards for accreditation of Canadian health care facilities 1985

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3181
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation. Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX15 C352s 1985
Includes all CCABC accreditation survey data plus correspondence between CCHA and the Cancer Clinic
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Corporate Author
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Accreditation - standards
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Hospitals
Canada
Abstract
Includes all CCABC accreditation survey data plus correspondence between CCHA and the Cancer Clinic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WX15 C352s 1985
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White benevolence : racism and colonial violence in the helping professions

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Winnipeg, MB: Fernwood Publishing , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 W582g 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Editor
Gebhard, Amanda
Mclean, Sheelah
St. Denis, Verna
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
280 p. : ill ; 23 cm
Subjects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Racism
Minority Health - history
Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations
Indigenous Canadians - history
Social Welfare - history
First Nations
Canada
ISBN
9781773635224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA300 W582g 2022

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Wayi Wah! Indigenous pedagogies: an act for reconciliation and anti-racist education

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Chrona, Jo. Winnipeg, MB: Portage & Main Press , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
E78.C2 C557 2022
Availability
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Alternate Title
Indigenous pedagogies: an act for reconciliation and anti-racist education
Author
Chrona, Jo
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Portage & Main Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
225 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians - education
Indigenous Canadians - history
Reconciliation
Antiracism
Race Relations
Canada
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781774920466
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
E78.C2 C557 2022

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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

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New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Key words for health and medical care in English and Greek/Hindi/Punjabi

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4480
MOSAIC. [Vancouver, BC?]: MOSAIC , 1988. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W13 M893 1988 PT.C
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Corporate Author
MOSAIC
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
MOSAIC
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Dictionaries, Medical - Greek
Dictionaries, Medical - Hindi
Dictionaries, Medical - Punjabi
Vocabulary
Language
English
Greek
Hindi
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Dictionaries
Victoria Library REF
Kelowna Library
Call Number
W13 M893 1988 PT.C

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