Newer Dimensions of Patient Care, Part 3 - Patients as People

Emphasizing the importance of the psychosocial and cultural background of the individual patient, the final study suggests methods of acquiring this information and the ways in which the staff can then utilize these findings to best advantage both in initial contact and in planning comprehensive patient care. Cover Title Page, Copyright Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. A Psychological and Cultural Frame of Reference Chapter 3. Culture: The Design for Living Chapter 4. Ethnic Background Chapter 5. Socioeconomic Background Chapter 6. Implications of Social Class and Ethnic Background for Health Services Chapter 7. Other Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Chapter 8. The Patient Profile and Comprehensive Care Bibliographical Footnotes. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.