Diversity & cultural awareness in nursing practice

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Abstract

As a nurse responsible for providing person-centred care it is vital that you understand how culture and diversity affect patients' experience of health care. This book provides you with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to successfully support, communicate and work with, individuals and families from a diverse range of backgrounds, religions, cultures, ethnicities and disabilities as well as from the LGBTQ community. Ensuring that you are able to work effectively as a nurse with people from across the social spectrum and tailor your nursing practice to the needs of the individual. Key theory will be carefully explained and then applied to the UK nursing context, and all content is up to date with the latest NMC standards, leaving you better prepared to thrive on your practice placements and in your nursing career.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLondon England
PublisherSAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England
Volume1
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781526424334, 1526424339, 9781526424341, 1526424347
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameTransforming Nursing Practice
PublisherSage

Keywords

  • Diversity, nursing, health

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