This book explores the ways in which Eastern and Western medical
knowledge inform each other in the treatment of people in Asia across a
wide range of health issues. To do so, it brings together health
communication scholars from diverse disciplines both in Hong Kong and
worldwide and combines their observations and expertise with those of
clinicians working in healthcare in Asia to provide a topical portrait
of the expanding horizons of healthcare in Asia. Social scientists and
clinicians discuss their research and clinical practice respectively
using a range of analytic approaches that include traditional
qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as cutting-edge
computer diagnostics that digitally visualize health interactions across
time.
The book presents an innovative and interdisciplinary investigation of
Eastern and Western perspectives on healthcare in Asia. It covers topics
concerned with a range of mental and physical problems that are
currently confronting Asia. Importantly, the views and experiences of
front line clinicians delivering patient care in Asia are also included.
Accordingly, the book offers varied and innovative perspectives on
health communication issues in China, Singapore, Bangladesh and
Australia.