Diversity and equality in cancer care

Date
2015
Authors
Johnson, Mark, 1948 Mar. 16-
Fish, Julie
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Journal ISSN
ISSN
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Publisher
Sage
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
• The context of health inequalities, with specific examples from relevant population groups. • Exploration of epidemiological, knowledge, care and treatment differences among minority groups or other strands of legally recognized diversity. • Differing understandings of causes/effects, values and terms such as ‘family’ or partner, among people from diverse culturally defined groups. • Improving the knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and clinical practice of health professionals dealing with cancer in diverse groups.
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Keywords
equality, diversity, LGBT, race and ethnicity; cancer care
Citation
Johnson, M. and Fish, J. (2015) Diversity and equality in cancer care. In: D. Wyatt and N. Hulbert-Williams (eds.) Cancer and Cancer Care. London: Sage. pp. 113-127
Research Institute
Institute of Health, Health Policy and Social Care