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Can you see the wombat in the room?Indigenous Australians and Health assists the reader, through simple and practical strategies, to appreciate and understand the importance of 'Getting it right', when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in urban and remote areas. The text's key themes outline the fundamental and underlying components that continue to influence good health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It further seeks to provide an understanding of Indigenous Australian perspectives of their own health, and examines the historical connections between health and the impacts of colonisation, both past and present in Australia. By promoting awareness of culturally-based issues, which can impact on access and response to clinical health services, this book works to close the gap between the wider Australian community and Indigenous Australians in health outcomes and life expectancy.KEY FEATURESFact boxes that will help you spot the wombat and dispel any preconceived notions.Rich with case examples, placement experiences and personal stories that show real experiences from the field.Gives insights into how health practitioners can influence healthier outcomes.Lots of questions to encourage students to reflect on their learning.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press Australia
ISBN-139780195519624
eBay Product ID (ePID)182945450
Product Key Features
Number of Pages356 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIndigenous Australians and Health
Publication Year2013
SubjectMedicine, Nursing, Sociology
TypeTextbook
AuthorRonald Hampton, Maree Toombs
Subject AreaRegional History
Dimensions
Item Height256 mm
Item Weight694 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
Title_AuthorMaree Toombs, Ronald Hampton