Culture, Health and Illness (Hodder Arnold Publication)

Using real-life examples and case histories and a highly readable, jargon-free style, this volume addresses the complex interactions between health, illness, and culture. Integrating these issues with the practice of healthcare, the book addresses current concerns about the multi-cultural context of caring for patients. This edition-in color for the first time-includes coverage of poverty and inequality of healthcare, genetics, telemedicine, migration medicine, HIV/AIDS, obesity and malnutrition, and developments in medical technology. A companion website features extensive additional material and printable clinical questionnaires.