Vulnerable populations
In the health care arena, ""vulnerable populations"" refers to those groups whose vulnerability increases their potential to suffer health disparities--disparities generally brought about by racial and ethnic discrimination and poverty. Since Florence Nightingale, nurses have long demonstrated dedication and aptitude for identifying persons, groups, and environments in need of intervention and new approaches for assessing and reducing vulnerability. The 25th issue of ARNR extends that dedication with landmark research, tests of interventions, and theoretical reviews that bring us closer to the
電子書, English, ©2007
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