Purnell and Paulanka (both health and nursing sciences, U. of Delaware-Newark) begin by discussing transcultural diversity and health care, and the Purnell Mode... » 

Purnell and Paulanka (both health and nursing sciences, U. of Delaware-Newark) begin by discussing transcultural diversity and health care, and the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence. Then they look in turn at 27 cultural groups North America, looking at such aspects as communications, family roles and organization, high-risk health behaviors, p «