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Stigma and Prejudice: Touchstones in Understanding Diversity in Healthcare
Ranna Parekh
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Description for Stigma and Prejudice: Touchstones in Understanding Diversity in Healthcare
Hardback. Editor(s): Parekh, Ranna; Childs, Edmund. Series: Current Clinical Psychiatry. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; MBPK; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
In this innovative title, the authors describe unique patient populations affected by stigma and prejudice and the prevalence of these issues to all healthcare providers. Each chapter covers the forms of prejudice and stigma associated with minority statuses, including religious minorities, the homeless, as well as those stigmatized by medical serious medical conditions, such HIV/AIDS, obesity, and substance misuse disorders. The chapters focus on the importance of recognizing biological differences and similarities within such groups and describes the challenges and best practices for optimum healthcare outcomes. The text describes innovative ways to connect in a clinical setting with people ... Read more
In this innovative title, the authors describe unique patient populations affected by stigma and prejudice and the prevalence of these issues to all healthcare providers. Each chapter covers the forms of prejudice and stigma associated with minority statuses, including religious minorities, the homeless, as well as those stigmatized by medical serious medical conditions, such HIV/AIDS, obesity, and substance misuse disorders. The chapters focus on the importance of recognizing biological differences and similarities within such groups and describes the challenges and best practices for optimum healthcare outcomes. The text describes innovative ways to connect in a clinical setting with people ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Birkhauser
Condition
New
Series
Current Clinical Psychiatry
Number of Pages
382
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319275789
SKU
V9783319275789
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Ref
99-15
About Ranna Parekh
Ranna Parekh, MD, MPHDirector,Division of Diversity and Health EquityAmerican Psychiatric Association
Reviews for Stigma and Prejudice: Touchstones in Understanding Diversity in Healthcare
This book should be read by all healthcare professionals, as well as healthcare system administrators and executives. Physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists, medical assistants, and medical technologists of all disciplines will be better informed clinicians by reviewing the chapters in this volume. Executive directors, chief executive officers, chief operating officers, department managers, and program directors will find ... Read more