LibGuides: Dental Assistant: Cultural Awareness

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Caring for Patients from Different Cultures
"Healthcare providers in the American medical system may find that patients from different cultures bring unfamiliar expectations, anxieties, and needs into the examination room. To provide optimal care for all patients, it is important to see differences from the patient's perspective and to work with patients from a range of demographics."
EthnoMed: Integrating Cultural Information into Clinical Practice (Web Site)
Information about cultural beliefs, religions, & medical issues pertinent to the health care of immigrants and ethnic populations in the U.S. Browse by topic, medical issue, or by culture.
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Includes links to journal articles, other web sites, and patient education materials in many languages.
Culture, Language and Health Literacy
Resources to recognize and address the unique culture, language and health literacy of diverse consumers and communities. Maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Global Road Warrior is an international resource for social, cultural, travel, and business information. The database covers 175 countries and territories and includes information on demographics, economy, holidays, currencies, visas , climate, passports, immunization, entry and departure, emergencies, internal travel information, country and regional maps, airports, international dialing guides, and more.