MULTICULTURALISM ISSUES IN MEDICINE

Discover a unique textbook that analyzes the complex issues of multiculturalism in the context of medicine. This publication offers a broad perspective on cultural differences and their impact on health, disease, and medical care.

• Comprehensive discussion of selected religions and ethnic groups.
• Analysis of multiculturalism in Polish society.
• Detailed look at the perception of health, disease, and death in different cultures.
• Cultural conditions in obstetrics, transplantology, and euthanasia.
• Ethical aspects of caring for patients from different cultural backgrounds.

The textbook "Multiculturalism Issues in Medicine" is an invaluable source of knowledge for students of medical fields and healthcare professionals. It contains comprehensive information on the impact of culture on the treatment process and communication with patients. As a result, the reader will acquire the skills necessary to work effectively in a culturally diverse medical environment.

This book is also a valuable resource for students of ethnology and psychology, as well as for anyone interested in contemporary socio-cultural changes. It helps to understand how culture influences the perception of the world, health and disease, and how to build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.

The textbook discusses in detail the cultural conditions in obstetrics, transplantology, transfusion medicine, and euthanasia, paying attention to differences in approaches to these issues in different cultures. It also analyzes the ethical problems that may arise in caring for patients from different cultures, offering practical advice on how to deal with difficult situations.

Technical data:

Edition: I

Pages: 400

Format: 166x240 mm

Year of publication: 2010

Binding: paperback

Publisher: PZWL