Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East

A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

May McCreaddie, Gary Day, Jane Griffiths
Elsevier
214 pages
ISBN: 9780323833561
February 2024

This is the first evidence-based, English-language textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region, where large numbers of expatriate health professionals serve a population with diverse ethnic, social, cultural and environmental needs. Readers will gain insight into the key health challenges of the region and how to approach them, as well as local healthcare structures and cultural considerations such as Islam and healthcare, culturally competent communication and the role of the family.