Culture and Cancer Care


Simon. Dein
Bok Engelsk 2007 · Electronic books.
Utgitt
Maidenhead : : McGraw-Hill Education, , 2007.
Omfang
1 online resource (199 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Series editor's preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; chapter 01; Chapter 02; Chapter 03; Chapter 04; Chapter 05; Chapter 06; Chapter 07; Chapter 08; Chapter 09; References; Index. - 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 screening. Breaking bad news and communication. Cultural variations in emotional responses to cancer. Cultural variability in cancer treatments and the influence on prognosis. Palliative care a
Emner
Sjanger
Dewey
ISBN
0335214584. - 9780335214587

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