Author(s): Lorin A. Cartwright,Rene Revis Shingles
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 336
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-09-01
Dimensions: 178 x 254 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: Champaign, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: 23 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white halftones

"Cultural Competence in Sports Medicine" is a must-have resource for health care professionals who work with athletes and patients of diverse cultural backgrounds. This unique text stresses the importance of recognising different cultural attitudes, beliefs and expectations so that behaviour can be modified accordingly to reflect sensitivity to their patients' needs. The ultimate aim is a comfortable and positive health care experience for patients. "Cultural Competence in Sports Medicine" defines the concept, explains why it is important and uses examples specific to professionals working with athletes.