The Art of Healing Latinos: Firsthand Accounts from Physicians and Other Health Advocates

by Hayes-Bautista, David E.

• ISBN13: 9780895511027
• ISBN10: 0895511029
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-01
• Publisher: UNIV OF WASHINGTON PRESS

Summary

The Art of Healing Latinoscollects the wisdom of health professionals who have particular expertise in treating Latino patients. Their knowledge comes from many years of service in fields that range from pediatrics to geriatrics, oncology to psychology. Uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between the world of American medicine and the traditions of Latino culture, these physicians, researchers, administrators, and activists offer insight and advice to all who provide, or aspire to provide, health services to the Latino community. David E. Hayes-Bautistais professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Roberto Chiprutwas an internist and gastroenterologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and associate clinical professor in the UCLA Department of Medicine. Other contributors include Jerome B. Block, America Bracho, Mercedes Brenneisen-Goode, Graciela Calatayud, Luz Dillary Diaz, Ted Estrada, Cristina Orce Fernandez, Camilo Jorge, Margarita Keusayan, Ismael Navarro Nuo, Angel Ponce, Irene Redondo-Churchward, Felipe O. Santana, Norbert Sharon, Kati Szamos, Arturo Velasquez Jr., and Juan Villagomez.