A Culturally Competent Model Of Care for African Americans

African Americans consider themselves spiritual beings, and God is thought to be the supre m e h e a l e r. Spiritual beliefs stro n g l y d i rect many African Americans as they cope with illness and the end of life. In a review of the literature on spiritual beliefs and practices of African Americans, Johnson, E l b e rt -Avila, and Tulsky (2005) ................
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