BooksDirect

Description - Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by May McCreaddie

Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East is the first evidence-based, English-language textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region, where health systems are rapidly evolving and feature large numbers of expatriate health professionals serving a population with diverse ethnic, social, cultural and environmental needs.

This unique book covers relevant research, conditions and appropriate interventions and treatment. Readers will gain an insight into the key health challenges of the region and how to approach them, as well as local healthcare structures and cultural considerations such as Islam and healthcare, culturally competent communication and the role of the family.

Written by experienced international and local academics and professionals, this book will be invaluable for students, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in working in this fascinating region.

Based on the latest evidence - provides a comprehensive overview of key healthcare challenges in region
Features numerous Arabic contributors as well as non-Arabic contributors with experience and expertise in the region
Key strategic, local and individual healthcare approaches - including a generic adaptable toolkit
Short case studies and thinking grids for appropriate care
Discussion of social, cultural and environmental perspectives specific to the region
Easy to read and follow
Highly practical - covers key topics including:

Islam and healthcare
pain management
palliative and end of life care
culturally competent communication
consumer-driven healthcare
the family in healthcare in the Arabian gulf
communicable and non-communicable diseases

Buy Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by May McCreaddie from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.

Other Editions - Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by May McCreaddie

A Preview for this title is currently not available.