Compasión Familiar: Culturally Responsive Care of Latinos
Description
Latinos diagnosed with severe or life threatening diseases are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have access to palliative care. The reasons for the lack of access to palliative care are numerous and include limited referral to palliative care, cultural and language barriers, and lack of patient information about palliative care.
Document Type
Streamed Video
Start Date
12-5-2017 1:00 PM
End Date
12-5-2017 2:00 PM
Duration
28:36
Genre/Form
lectures; streaming video
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Hispanic Americans--Medical care; Health services accessibility--United States; Palliative treatment--United States
Geographic Coverage
United States
Type
MovingImage
Rights
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Language
English
Format
video/mp4
Keywords
Palliative care, Culturally responsive care
Compasión Familiar: Culturally Responsive Care of Latinos
Latinos diagnosed with severe or life threatening diseases are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have access to palliative care. The reasons for the lack of access to palliative care are numerous and include limited referral to palliative care, cultural and language barriers, and lack of patient information about palliative care.
Comments
Presented at the 2017 Palliative Care Institute Conference, "Helping 'til it Hurts: Building Resilience for Caregivers".