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Stigma and Persons with Disabilities
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LIBRERIA STUDIUM
Stigma and Prejudice
Touchstones in Understanding Diversity in Healthcare
Parekh, Childs
Editore
Springer
Anno
2016
Pagine
382
ISBN
9783319275789
100,00 €
In this innovative title, the authors describe unique patient populations affected by stigma and prejudice and the prevalence of these issues to all healthcare providers. Each chapter covers the forms of prejudice and stigma associated with minority statuses, including religious minorities, the homeless, as well as those stigmatized by medical serious medical conditions, such HIV/AIDS, obesity, and substance misuse disorders. The chapters focus on the importance of recognizing biological differences and similarities within such groups and describes the challenges and best practices for optimum healthcare outcomes. The text describes innovative ways to connect in a clinical setting with people of diverse backgrounds. The text also covers future directions and areas of research and innovative clinical work being done.
Written by experts in the field, Stigma and Prejudice is an excellent resource for psychiatrist, psychologists, general physicians, social workers, and all other medical professionals working with stigmatized populations.
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Stigma In Persons with Obesity
Pages 23-40
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Religious Minorities and Medicine: The Collision of Health Care and Faith
Pages 41-66
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The Poor and Economically Vulnerable in Public and Safety Net Healthcare Institutions: Outcomes and Attitudes
Pages 67-83
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Stigma and Prejudice Against Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Pages 85-101
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VIP Patients: An Unexpectedly Vulnerable Population
Pages 103-111
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Stigma and Persons with Substance Use Disorders
Pages 113-132
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Borderline Personality Disorder: From Stigma to Compassionate Care
Pages 133-143
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Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Stigmatized or Member of an Empowered Sisterhood?
Pages 145-166
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Stigma and Prejudice in Patients with HIV/AIDS
Pages 167-182
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Commercially Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Minors: Our Hidden and Forgotten Children
Pages 183-202
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Stigma and Health Services Use Among Veterans and Military Personnel
Pages 203-226
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I Pity the Poor Immigrant: Stigma and Immigration
Pages 227-245
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Limited English-Proficient (LEP) Patients: The Importance of Working with Trained Medical Interpreters to Promote Equitable Healthcare
Pages 249-269
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Improving Workforce Diversity in Minority and Majority Institutions
Pages 271-276
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Leveraging Technology for Health Equity
Pages 277-301
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Advances and Challenges in Conducting Research with Diverse and Vulnerable Populations in a Healthcare Setting: Reducing Stigma and Increasing Cultural Sensitivity
Pages 303-324
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Building Diversity Initiatives in Academic Medicine
Pages 325-338
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Looking Outward and Inward: The Role of Introspection in Expanding and Consolidating Our Understanding of Diversity
Pages 339-352
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Pharmacology: Cultural and Genetic Considerations
Pages 353-374
