Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface to the Fourth Edition ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Chapter 1: Basic Concepts 1
6. Chapter 2: Communication and Time Orientation 27
7. Chapter 3: Pain 52
8. Chapter 4: Religion and Spirituality 62
9. Chapter 5: Activities of Daily Living and the Body 79
10. Chapter 6: Family 93
11. Chapter 7: Men and Women 109
12. Chapter 8: Staff Relations 126
13. Chapter 9: Birth 148
14. Chapter 10: End of Life 167
15. Chapter 11: Mental Health 183
16. Chapter 12: Traditional Medicine: Practices and Perspectives 197
17. Chapter 13: Making a Difference 222
18. Appendix 1: Cultural Profiles 231
19. Appendix 2: Selected Religions 244
20. Appendix 3: Dos and Don'ts of Providing Culturally Competent Care 249
21. Appendix 4: Tips for Working with Interpreters 251
22. Appendix 5: Summary of Case Studies 253
23. Bibliography and Resources 273
24. Index 289