Translation is a tool of knowledge transferring an original language to another language. In other words, it the process converting written word from one into in way that culturally and linguistically appropriate so can be understood. There are, however, challenges translation which include knowing about variety features such as structure differs between languages. The combination meaning words...

BACKGROUND Disparities across a number of health indicators between the general population and particular racial and cultural minority groups including African Americans, Native Americans and Latino/a Americans have been well documented. Some evidence suggests that particular groups may receive poorer standards of care due to biased beliefs or attitudes held by health professionals. Less resear...

JOURNAL OF PACIFIC RIM PSYCHOLOGY Volume 4, Issue 1 pp. 72–85 Address for correspondence: Emeritus Professor G.R. Davidson, University of the Sunshine Coast, School of Social Sciences, Maroochydore DC, Sippy Downs, Qld 4558, Australia. E-mail: [email protected] Assessment is a cornerstone activity of psychological practice. Notwithstanding, and in spite of the recent publication of a number o...

The National Heart Foundation of Australia assembled an expert panel to provide guidance on policy and system changes to improve the quality of care for people with chronic heart failure (CHF). The recommendations have the potential to reduce emergency presentations, hospitalisations and premature death among patients with CHF. Best-practice management of CHF involves evidence-based, multidisci...