Culture and Cancer Care - Anthropological Insights in Oncology

Informationen zum Autor Simon Dein is Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Medicine in the Centre for Behavioural and Social Sciences in Medicine at University College London. He has published a number of papers on religion and health! and is the joint editor of Mental Health! Religion and Culture. Klappentext Cancer is more than a biological disease. Cultural factors are involved at every stage in the journey through cancer! from prevention to palliative care. Based upon recent studies from the United Kingdom! Europe and the United States! Culture and Cancer Care examines a number of cultural themes in relation to cancer! including: The disparity of rates of cancer among different ethnic groups Culture and screeningBreaking bad news and communicationCultural variations in emotional responses to cancerCultural variability in cancer treatments and the influence on prognosisPalliative care across cultures The book focuses on three main themes: culture! race and ethnicity and their relationship to cancer; the cultural context of sickness and help-seeking behaviour; the shift from biomedicine to alternative forms of treatment. Throughout the book! a critical stance is adopted towards race and culture! focusing on the relation between these concepts and social deprivation. Culture and Cancer Care is key reading for students! researchers and practitioners in oncology and palliative care! offering a clear analysis of cultural differences with regard to illness and health care! as well as suggestions of how ethnic disparities can be overcome both at a political and local level! through cultural understanding and culturally appropriate health education. Zusammenfassung A study of ethnic disparities in cancer treatment illustrated using studies from the United States and United Kingdom. It examines how ethnic disparities can be overcome both at political and local levels. It discusses cultural competence and culturally appropriate health education! and cultural variability in cancer treatments and prognosis. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction The Relevance of Anthropology Screening and Cancer Prevention Across Cultures: Moving Beyond Culture Communicating the Diagnosis and Cancer Communication The Cultural Response to Cancer! Coping and the Role of Religion and Spirituality Culture! Treatment and Cancer Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Oncology Cultural Aspects of Palliative Care! Death and Dying Tackling Inequalities in Cancer Outcomes Conclusion ...

Product details

• Authors: Simon Dein
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2005
• EAN: 9780335214587
• ISBN: 978-0-335-21458-7
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Facing Death; Facing Death
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine