Overview

Hospice Care and Cultural Diversity captures the richness and differences that make up the United States and its culture. This book shows you the complex issues arising from work with patients of a different culture and encourages research in hospices which support culturally innovative programs. Many people are individually knowledgeable and culturally sensitive, but few hospices have systematically planned for service to culturally diverse groups. This volume identifies who is implementing organizational programs of cultural sensitivity and acknowledges the efforts of those individuals working to make hospice accessible to everyone.Hospice Care and Cultural Diversity contains original research, personal insights, and overviews to help you understand what is being done in the field. Specifically, chapters discuss: National Hospice Organization activities, goals, and recommended actions death and dying from a Native American perspective breaking barriers to hospice for African Americans a case study of the development of a culturally sensitive treatment plan in pre-hospice south Texas caregiving norms surrounding dying and use of hospice services among Hispanic American elderly cultural considerations surrounding childhood bereavement among Cambodians in the U.S. one hospice’s experience in identifying and meeting the needs of ethnic minority patientsPeople from many different cultures are eager to share their customs, practices, and beliefs. They want hospice providers to understand their culture, and they want their community served by hospice. The only book of its kind, Hospice Care and Cultural Diversity is a valuable reference and source of ideas for anyone interested in the delivery of hospice services. From students to experts, you will find much information to help make hospice care accessible and comfortable for all groups of people.

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Author:   Donna Infeld ,  Audrey K Gordon ,  Bernice C Harper
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781138971998

ISBN 10:   1138971995
Pages:   118
Publication Date:   06 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Preface Report From the National Task Force on Access to Hospice Care by Minority Groups Part I: Editorial Essays Death and Dying From a Native American Perspective The African American Experience: Breaking the Barriers to Hospices Part II: Research Reports Maria: Developing a Culturally-Sensitive Treatment Plan in Pre-Hospice South Texas Hispanic American Elders: Caregiving Norms Surrounding Dying and the Use of Hospice Services Childhood Bereavement Among Cambodians: Cultural Considerations Deterrents to Access and Service for Blacks and Hispanics: The Medicare Hospice Benefit, Healthcare Utilization, and Cultural Barriers Identifying and Meeting Needs of Ethnic Minority Patients Index Reference Notes Included

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Donna Lind Infeld, Audrey K. Gordon, Bernice Catherine Harper

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