The meaning of race in healthcare and research--part 2. Current controversies and emerging research

The state of race today is complex and challenging. An article published in the preceding issue of this journal examined the history of race and its impact on health care. This article further examines the issue of race and health care as concerns arise regarding the relevance of genetics to health...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric nursing 2005-07, Vol.31 (4), p.305-308
1. Verfasser: Tashiro, Cathy J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The state of race today is complex and challenging. An article published in the preceding issue of this journal examined the history of race and its impact on health care. This article further examines the issue of race and health care as concerns arise regarding the relevance of genetics to health disparities. Pediatric nurses must examine the literature on race, as well as our own assumptions, and be clear about when and why we use racial categories and what they really mean.
ISSN:0097-9805