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information and resources: reference booksThe following books were used during the research and construction of this site as sources of information and inspiration. They should all be available from good bookshops or by searching online bookstores. Prices cannot be guaranteed. Culture, Religion and Patient Care in a Multi-ethnic Society: a Handbook for Professionals Alix Henley and Judith Schott Published by Age Concern, England (1999) ISBN : 0 86242 231 0Price : £19.99A fantastic resource, giving many 'real-world' examples of issues that arise for patients, staff and visitors when healthcare needs and religious or cultural duties conflict – and how to solve these issues. The book contains a good section on the use of interpreters and translated material, and the inclusion of comments from patients and staff helps the book to remain a fresh and easy read (see Amazon). Religions in the UK: Directory 2001–2003 (Edition 3) Edited by Paul Weller Published by the Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby, in association with the Inter Faith Network for the United Kingdom (2001) ISBN : 0 901437 96 4Price : £25.00An excellent resource, and a must for anyone attempting to formulate policy or discover more about ethnicity in the UK. Contains information about many major groups and religions, as well as basic information about cults, minor groups and little-known splinter groups. Provides plenty of advice about how to contact different groups, behaviour in places of worship, arranging multi-faith and multi-ethnic events, and where to go for further information. It even has a listing of newspapers available in this country for different groups (see Amazon). Caring for Jewish Patients Joseph Spitzer Published by Radcliffe Medical Press (2003) ISBN : 1 85775 991 5Price : £24.95This book offers practical advice about caring for Jewish patients and gives the reader a good background in Judaism. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and would be a very useful addition to the library of any healthcare centre. Caring for Muslim Patients Edited by Aziz Sheikh and Abdul Rashid Gatrad Published by Radcliffe Medical Press (2000) ISBN : 1 85775 372 0Price : £19.95This book will help healthcare teams to understand the needs of Muslim patients and adapt their care accordingly. Illustrated throughout with case studies and good advice, it would be a useful addition to the library of any healthcare centre. Accessing Healthcare: Responding to Diversity Edited by Judith Healy and Martin McKee Published by Oxford University Press (2004) Accessing Healthcare: Responding to Diversity
ISBN : 0 19851 618 5Price : £49.50Religions and Cultures: Guide to Beliefs and Customs for Health Staff and Social Care Services Revised 5th edition (1999), edited by Dr Moussa Jogee and Mrs Saroj Lal Copies of this very useful booklet are available from: R&C Publications, PO Box 17249, Edinburgh, EH11 2XZ Tel/fax: 0131 441 4182 Email: enquiries@religionsandcultures.co.uk http://www.religionsandcultures.co.uk/ |
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