Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2005
Volume
39
Journal
Social Work in Health Care
Issue
1-2
First Page
165
Last Page
179
URL with Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J010v39n01_11
Abstract
This exploratory study investigates the experience of Cana- dian Urban Aboriginal persons as consumers of health care services. Re- sults highlight significant gaps in the training, skills, and knowledge of health care providers to optimally serve their Aboriginal patients. Also, sev- eral programs which are potentially most problematic for Aboriginal pa- tients are identified. The discussion outlines important roles for hospital social workers in improving the care provided to urban Aboriginal patients.
