Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface to the Fifth Edition ix
4. Acknowledgments xv
5. 1. Basic Concepts 1
6. 2. Communication and Time Orientation 34
7. 3. Pain 64
8. 4. Religion and Spirituality 76
9. 5. Activities of Daily Living and the Body 96
10. 6. Family 111
11. 7.Men and Women 129
12. 8. Staff Relations 146
13. 9. Birth 173
14. 10. End of Life 194
15. 11.Mental Health 213
16. 12. Traditional Medicine: Practices and Perspectives 224
17. 13. Improving Adherence 252
18. 14. Making a Difference 261
19. Appendix 1: Cultural Profiles 275
20. Appendix 2: Selected Religions 298
21. Appendix 3: Dos and Don’ts of Providing Culturally Competent Care 305
22. Appendix 4: Tips for Working with Interpreters 308
23. Appendix 5: Summary of Case Studies 310
24. Bibliography 339
25. Index 355