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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Introducing Students to the Role of Folk and Popular Health Belief-Systems in Patient Care.
Rubenstein, Harriet L.; And Others
Academic Medicine, v67 n9 p566-68 Sep 1992
The Medical College of Pennsylvania has introduced a four-hour interdisciplinary class for sophomore students in the role of folk and popular healing systems in patient care. Student and faculty responded enthusiastically, and the program will be expanded. (MSE)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Context, Educational Strategies, Folk Culture, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Interdisciplinary Approach, Medical Education, Physician Patient Relationship, Professional Education, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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