Caring for Arab Patients

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 approach integrates academic research and first-hand experience from the unique bicultural position of the contributors. Caring for Arab Patients is vital for all healthcare professionals including doctors nurses pharmacists and occupational therapists with responsibilities for Arab patients throughout the world. Students of medicine and nursing will find much of interest as will healthcare managers researchers academics policy makers and shapers.