The Latino Patient - A Cultural Guide for Health Care Providers

The Latino Patient is an in-depth exploration of Latino diversity - relevant cultural values, beliefs, practices and effective communication strategies

About the author

Nilda Chong, M.D., PhD, MPH, is Director of the Institute for Culturally CompetentCare, for Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). She has an extensive network of both governmental and private-sector contacts through her diverse consulting and advisory capacities, including Kaiser Permanente International, Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California, The U.S. Surgeon General's Office and the California Medical Association.

Summary

One book every health care professional needs!

By 2030 Latinos will comprise roughly 20 percent of the population of the United States. Growing numbers of health professionals are realizing the importance of understanding Latino cultural values as they impact the clinical encounter. Such knowledge can enhance their ability to communicate with and treat Latino patients effectively and respectfully.

The Latino Patient provides an in-depth exploration of Latino diversity, relevant cultural values, health status, beliefs, and practices; and effective communication strategies. The author has developed an original, practice-oriented model that leads the reader from greeting the patient to ultimately negotiating treatment. The book is hands-on and provides numerous vignettes gleaned from the author's experience. The Latino Patient should be high-priority reading for physicians, nurses, physician's assistants, therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers and other clinicians.

Product details

• Authors: Nilda Chong, Chong Nilda
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2002
• EAN: 9781877864957
• ISBN: 978-1-877864-95-7
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 230 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 362 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Ethnic Studies, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, United States of America, USA, Social and cultural anthropology, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Hispanic & Latino Studies, Health systems and services, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General