Understanding cultures beyond medicine
A patient with a terminal illness died of a horrible suicidal attempt and the case provoked deeper learning of how a certain cultural background can lead people to different behaviors. This case study is intended to stimulate more cultural competency–related discussions.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Family Medicine and Community Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/fmch/2017/00000005/00000003/art00007 |
| Summary: | A patient with a terminal illness died of a horrible suicidal attempt and the case provoked deeper learning of how a certain cultural background can lead people to different behaviors. This case study is intended to stimulate more cultural competency–related discussions. |
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| ISSN: | 2305-6983 2009-8774 |