Caring for and Understanding Latinx Patients in Health Care Settings Ailsa Russell and the importance of context

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Challenging an exclusively medical approach to mental health and illness

Each chapter has a clear introduction and makes good use of the key point section at then end

Caring for and Understanding Latinx Patients in Health Care Settings Ailsa Russell and the importance of contextThis concise and instructive guide outlines the specific challenges faced by the Latinx population in US health care, including language barriers, unfamiliarity with the medical system, lack of insurance, access issues, monetary factors, and most importantly the fears surrounding undocumented immigrants. It shows how health care professionals and chaplains can support and care for this population in a way that acknowledges and understands the distinct