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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart one: specific conditions, specific challenges Part one presents the conditions specific to the middle east, the particular challenges they present and the existing evidence base in the area, highlighting any differences between the two. Topic (12) A brief history of healthcare in the region (1) Broad overview of region, important cultural context, specifically Islam, disease prevalence, emerging evidence base, comparison with global efforts. Diabetes Obesity and Bariatric surgery Cardiac Care Blood disorders: sickle cell anaemia thalassemia Infectious diseases: MERS, SARs, COVID 19 Paediatrics Women's Health ENT and Respiratory Psychiatric Disorders Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Part two: Key healthcare approaches. This part of the text outlines generic healthcare approaches to a range of issues specific to the region. Topic (12) A brief history of healthcare in the region (2) Outline of developing healthcare in the region and associated issues e.g. insurance, travel tourism, global position Cultural Competency: patients families and peers Communication in culturally diverse settings End of Life Care Pain Management Tissue Viability Fundamentals of care: Activities of Daily Living Psychosocial support Leadership and Management in Healthcare Technology in Healthcare and education Healthcare education in the region Healthcare research in the region
