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This case study provides a framework for designing a culturally competent healthcare organization that is responsive to the culture care needs of Arab Muslim patients and families living in the United States. Social determiants of health provide a framework for discussion and recommendations.
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Marrone, S.R. (2018). Case Study: Culturally Competent Healthcare Organizations for Arab Muslims. In: Douglas, M., Pacquiao, D., Purnell, L. (eds) Global Applications of Culturally Competent Health Care: Guidelines for Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69332-3_25
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