Cultural and clinical issues in the care of Asian patients

  • Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
  • January 2002,
  • 69
  • (1)
  • 50-61;

ABSTRACT

Special problems of Asian patients have considerable impact on diagnosis and treatment, and the number of persons of Asian ancestry seen in primary care in the United States is increasing. Knowledge of how to provide optimal care despite language barriers, low socioeconomic status, different health beliefs and practices, and medical issues unique to this heterogeneous group is crucial to competent health care.

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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Vol. 69, Issue 1

1 Jan 2002

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    • Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
    • January 2002,
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    • (1)
    • 50-61;

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