WCTC Library: IET: Culture of Healthcare: Articles

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Britannica Library This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive reference and learning resource. Provides background and culture information about countries.
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Reliable and up-to-date cultural and statistical country reports on 204 world cultures.
CountryWatch This link opens in a new window
Up-to-date news and information on each of the recognized countries of the world.
CIA World Factbook This link opens in a new window
Information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities from the Central Intelligence Agency.
Coverage: Content updated weekly. Previous editions of the Factbook, beginning with 2000, are available for downloading - but not browsing - on the CIA website.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Journal articles in nursing and health fields. Provides more detailed info on interacting with patients from other cultures. Requires more time to locate articles.