Caring for Muslim Patients
Published on 1. April 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85775-372-1 (ISBN)
Description
This work covers the practical and ethical issues surrounding Muslim patients. It includes an overview of the Islamic world and explores the concept of health and disease within this paradigm. The book also gives practial advice to provide care in a culturally appropriate manner and outlines Muslim practices and customs that are of relevance to health and healthcare.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85775-372-1 (9781857753721)
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Other editions
New editions
Aziz Sheikh | A. R. Gatrad
Caring for Muslim Patients
Book
11/2001
2nd Edition
Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
€58.30
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Persons
Content
Islam and Muslims - an overview: Muslims in Britain - a demographic and socio-economic position; the Muslim grand narrative; health and disease - an Islamic framework. The Muslim patient: the family - predicament and promise; birth customs - meaning and significance; managing the fasting patient - sacred ritual, modern challenges; Hajj - journey of a lifetime; death bereavement - an exploration and a meditation.