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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Native Americans. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Native Americans.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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In addition to information included in "standard" biomedical and health care resources, such as peer-reviewed journals, texts, and reference books, "Health of Native People of North America" includes references to specialized resources like associations, publications, dissertations, agency and committee reports, audiovisual materials, and book chapters. While these "other" resources are often left out of more traditional guides and indexes, many of them were written by members of the Native community or by those with an intimate understanding of Native ways. Hence, they can provide unique and valuable insight into the many professional, personal and cultural issues inherent in providing healthcare services to the Native community. Gray has also included information on health organizations, facilities and agencies serving the Native community, as well as information on educational programs for healthcare professionals that address Native cultural issues. ... Read more