Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
This unique book covers relevant research, conditions and appropriate interventions and treatment. Readers will gain an insight into the key health challenges of the region and how to approach them, as well as local healthcare structures and cultural considerations such as Islam and healthcare, culturally competent communication and the role of the family.
Written by experienced international and local academics and professionals, this book will be invaluable for students, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in working in this fascinating region.
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Part one: specific conditions, specific challenges
Part one presents the conditions specific to the middle east, the particular challenges they present and the existing evidence base in the area, highlighting any differences between the two.
Topic (12)
A brief history of healthcare in the region (1) Broad overview of region, important cultural context, specifically Islam, disease prevalence, emerging evidence base, comparison with global efforts.
Diabetes
Obesity and Bariatric surgery
Cardiac Care
Blood disorders:
sickle cell anaemia thalassemia
Infectious diseases: MERS, SARs, COVID 19
Paediatrics
Women's Health
ENT and Respiratory
Psychiatric Disorders
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Part two: Key healthcare approaches.
This part of the text outlines generic healthcare approaches to a range of issues specific to the region.
Topic (12)
A brief history of healthcare in the region (2) Outline of developing healthcare in the region and associated issues e.g. insurance, travel tourism, global position
Cultural Competency: patients families and peers
Communication in culturally diverse settings
End of Life Care
Pain Management
Tissue Viability
Fundamentals of care: Activities of Daily Living
Psychosocial support
Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Technology in Healthcare and education
Healthcare education in the region
Healthcare research in the region
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