Chapter 6 Perceived religious discrimination in healthcare A qualitative study of formal complaints

• Other Authors: Enstedt, Daniel (Editor), Dellenborg, Lisen (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
• Subjects: Health systems & services; Illness & addiction: social aspects; practical application of research; healthcare; Sweden; religion; culture; spirituality; serious and life-limiting illness; Healthcare professionals; Nordic countries
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Swedish healthcare providers must comply with the Patient Act's principles of equal and accessible care and account for patients' religious backgrounds by offering culturally sensitive care. This chapter explores what characterizes patients' and their relatives' expectations in h...