"Health professions provide care to patients of differing religions and cultures, and knowledge of their cultural and religious background, way of life and beliefs and practices is vital to delivering sensitive and responsive care. This revised and updated guide provides practical and comprehensive information on each of the major faiths, providing an accessible reference for appropriate day to day care of patients in multicultural societies. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, hospital chaplains and administrative staff will find it an indispensable ready reference."--Jacket.

Previous edition: 2006.

Foreword tot he first edition -- Preface -- About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Dedication -- 1. Cultural and religious diversity within healthcare -- 2. Spiritual care -- 3. Elements of care -- 4. Religions and other faith groups -- Baha'i -- Buddhist -- Christian -- Other groups -- Christian Science -- Jehovah's witness -- Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) -- Rastafari -- Hindu -- Muslim -- American Indian/Alaska Natives -- Jain -- Jewish -- Pagan -- Sikh -- Zoroastrian -- Appendix -- Further reading -- Resources -- Index.