The CLAS Standards are used in Health Care.
The Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality and help eliminate health care disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations.
This resource offers a variety of background source information to increase knowledge about a variety of cultures. Search within this resource for ethnic/cultural groups living in the US. Over 152 essays are included. Each essay covers topics such as immigration patterns, cuisine, traditional dress, holidays, health issues, family and community, education, religious beliefs and more. (if prompted for a password: access)
There are also reference books found here that deal specifically with Medicine and Religion (see provided list of resource books).
Cultural diversity in health and illness 610 Spe 2013
Caring for patients from different cultures 610.732 Gal 2008
Transcultural concepts in nursing care 362.17 And 2012
Health promotion in multicultural populations: a handbook for practitioners and students 362.1 Kli 2008
Additionally, research can be done at: W.A.W Library @ ESU
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