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This chapter is essentially a teaching package that is aimed at introducing the subject of transcultural care. It is suitable for both qualified nurses who have received no previous teaching on this subject, and pre-registration students during their foundation course.
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McGee, P. (1992). Transcultural care through self-awareness. In: Teaching Transcultural Care. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2931-0_3
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