Caring for Arab Patients : A Biopsychosocial Approach

This book explores the psychosocial aspects of medical care in Arab countries. It begins the process of systematically exploring and developing explanatory models of psychosocial determinants of health in Arab. The book is designed for physicians, medical students and other health professionals.

This practical and patient-centred guide assists medical professionals in delivering better clinical care to Arab patients. In examining the psychosocial underpinnings of Arab medicine, this unique book summarises and assesses the latest research, taking into account the needs and priorities of Arab patients. Important issues covered include patient education, compliance, ''doctor shopping'', and psychiatric and mental health services. The evidence-based approach integrates academic research and first-hand experience from the unique bicultural position of the contributors. "Caring for Arab Patients" is vital for all healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and occupational therapists with responsibilities for Arab patients, throughout the world. Students of medicine and nursing will find much of interest, as will healthcare managers, researchers, academics, policy makers and shapers.