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A Provider's Handbook on Culturally Competent Care: Latino Population

 

Author:

Kaiser Permanente National Diversity Council and Kaiser Permanente National Diversity Department

Title:

A Provider's Handbook on Culturally Competent Care:  Latino Population

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Publisher:

Kaiser Permanente
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Comments:

This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of health care for Latino populations.  The book contains sections on demographics, health beliefs, risk factors, major diseases, infectious diseases and special areas of clinical focus including OB/GYN, childhood and adolescent health and mental health.  The monograph also contains a list of web-based resources and an extensive bibliography.  This guide would be helpful to any practitioner caring for patients from this ethnic population.  To obtain a copy contact the National Diversity Hotline at 501-271-6663.  Complementary copies are available to health care providers working in the community. (M. Kirkegaard)

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