Cultural Competence in the Caring Professions

"Culture and cultural identity are increasingly important concepts in the provision of health and social care services. Yet there is much uncertainty and confusion about the definitions of these terms in health and social care literature." "One of the principal features of this book is that it is based on a research study which gave minority clients the opportunity to define culture in their own terms, and to describe numerous examples of cultural sensitivity and insensitivity by various health and social care professionals. The author uses the findings in this research, together with substantial literature from other countries, to provide a comprehensive definition and understanding of 'culture' and 'cultural competence' in health and social care practice." "The book is essential reading for all health and social care professionals and trainers attempting to achieve the goal of culturally competent practice."--BOOK JACKET.