Caring for Arab Patients: A Biopsychosocial Approach

by Laeth Sari Nasir, Tony Lockett, Arwa Kayed Abdul-Haq, et al.

Book Overview

This practical and patient-centred guide assists medical professionals in delivering better clinical care to Arab patients. In examining the psychosocial underpinnings of Arab medicine, this unique book summarises and assesses the latest research, taking into account the needs and priorities of Arab patients. Important issues covered include patient education, compliance, 'doctor shopping', and psychiatric and mental health services. The evidence-based...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846191823
• ISBN13: 9781846191824
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.7"