title: Psychiatric mental health consultation and nursing in the United Arab Emirates.
abstract: 1. Our "mission" was preparing psychiatric services for the anticipated high number of allied casualties; providing clinical, educational, and developmental support to the host nation; and maintaining diplomatic relations within the hospital and surrounding community. 2. Because of cultural differences, the hospital staff were uneasy about some of the inservice classes. US staff were taught the importance of refusing to succumb to "the illusion of color blindness." 3. With the support of the host, we took leadership in receiving and training the casualties of the war. Psychiatric services were provided to allied troops as well as the citizens of Dubai.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, El Cajon, CA 92019.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D014479:United Arab Emirates