Hmong health care--reflections on a six-year experience

Describes difficulties providing health care to Southeast Asian refugees, and discusses the need to involve patients in the planning process particularly when they come from markedly different cultures. Emphasises the role of the bilingual interpreter and highlights potential conflicts that may be e...

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Published in:The International migration review 1987-10, Vol.21 (Fall 87), p.857-865
Main Authors: Deinard, A S, Dunnigan, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health care
Hmong people
Laotian
Minneapolis
Refugees
St Paul
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Summary:Describes difficulties providing health care to Southeast Asian refugees, and discusses the need to involve patients in the planning process particularly when they come from markedly different cultures. Emphasises the role of the bilingual interpreter and highlights potential conflicts that may be encountered by them. Details shortcomings of the health care pogramme, and alternative approaches that might have resulted in better acceptance of Western health care by them. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0197-9183