Article
Perspectives on health: experiences of First Nations dialysis patients relocated from remote communities for treatment
Perspectives sur la santé : expériences des patients autochtones sous dialyse déplacés des communautés éloignées pour traitement
Winter 2003
Volume 8 - Issue 1
Ginetta Salvalaggio, Len Kelly, Bruce Minore
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–29
Content Summary
This study explores the experiences of First Nations dialysis patients who have been relocated from remote communities for treatment. It highlights the cultural and emotional challenges faced by these patients and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare practices. The research underscores the need for community involvement in healthcare decisions.
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Indigenous healthRemote medicineChronic diseaseRural medicineNorthern medicine