Caring for Muslim Patients

Informationen zum Autor Aziz Sheikh (University of Edinburgh Professor of Primary Care Research and Development and Director of Research, Allergy and Respiratory Research Group, Centre for Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, UK University of Edinburgh) (Edited by) ,  Abdul Rashid Gatrad (Edited by) Klappentext This unique and comprehensive book is an authoritative guide to dermatological conditions for black populations in Africa Zusammenfassung This unique and comprehensive book is an authoritative guide to dermatological conditions for black populations in Africa Inhaltsverzeichnis Muslims in the West: demographic and socio-economic position. The Muslim grand narrative. Health and disease: an Islamic framework. Principles of Islamic bioethics. The family: predicament and promise. Birth customs: meaning and significance. Managing the fasting patient: sacred ritual, modern challenges. Hajj: journey of a lifetime. Death and bereavement: an exploration and a meditation. Conclusions: breaking barriers, building bridges.

Product details

• Authors: Gatrad, A R Gatrad, A. R. Gatrad, Aziz Sheikh, Aziz Gatrad Sheikh, Sheikh Aziz
• Assisted by: Abdul Rashid Gatrad (Editor), Aziz Sheikh (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2001
• EAN: 9781857758122
• ISBN: 978-1-85775-812-2
• No. of pages: 158
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Health systems & services, Health systems and services, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities