title: Cultural and clinical issues in the care of Asian patients.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Internal Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Xian Wen
authors.initials: XW
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Jacquelyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Slomka
authors.forename: Carol E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Blixen
mesh_terms: D001213:Asian / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D005791:Patient Care