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ERIC Number: EJ247323
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1981-Jun
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Residents' Awareness of Folk Medicine Beliefs of Their Mexican Patients.
Mull, J. Dennis; Mull, Dorothy S.
Journal of Medical Education, v56 n6 p520-22 Jun 1981
A study is presented that documents widespread unfamiliarity with traditional health beliefs among 30 residents who had been caring for Mexican patients in a Southern California clinic for periods ranging from one to three years. It is suggested that formal curricular material on health beliefs and practices should be provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum Design, Diseases, Folk Culture, Graduate Medical Students, Higher Education, Medical Services, Medicine, Mexicans, Patients, Physician Patient Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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