Health programmes for the disadvantaged
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3885952 |
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| Authors | Ranjit N Ratnaike, W M H Goh |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 189-196 |
| Publication date | 1992-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/096145249200078021 |
| OpenAlex | W2021015863 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
The implementation of health programmes by external health professionals (‘givers ̊s) in disadvantaged communities (‘receivers ̊s) faces a variety of interactional barriers, some of which can be appreciated within the framework of the doctor-patient relationship. This article identifies the problems of cultural dissonance, unrealistic expectations, hostility, and non-cooperation that sometimes arise within the giver-receiver relationship, and outlines strategies to deal with them. The recognition and resolution of these issues are important to ensure the success of health programmes
Development economics · Disadvantaged · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Ethics in medical practice · Innovations in Medical Education · Medicine
| Highly cited | No |
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