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