In addition to information included in "standard" biomedical and health
care resources, such as peer-reviewed journals, texts, and reference
books, Health of Native People of North America includes references to
specialized resources like associations, publications, dissertations,
agency and committee reports, audiovisual materials, and book chapters.
While these "other" resources are often left out of more traditional
guides and indexes, many of them were written by members of the Native
community or by those with an intimate understanding of Native ways.
Hence, they can provide unique and valuable insight into the many
professional, personal and cultural issues inherent in providing
healthcare services to the Native community. Gray has also included
information on health organizations, facilities and agencies serving the
Native community, as well as information on educational programs for
healthcare professionals that address Native cultural issues.