Caring for and Understanding Latinx Patients in Health Care Settings

Dr. Pigozzi offers insights for caregivers so they may consider with greater sensitivity and respect the cultural practices and beliefs of their Latino/a patients, especially those of Mexican ancestry. She provides observations, descriptions and explanations accompanied by examples from her original research and without resorting to oversimplifications or harmful stereotypes. – Suzanne Rivera, Vice President for Research & Technology Management and Associate Professor of Bioethics, Case Western Reserve UniversityThis is a must read for health providers who take care of Latinx patients. Dr. Pigozzi’s extensive research brings forth the complexity of taking care of Latinx individuals and provides a guide on how to best understand and communicate with Latinx patients and how to utilize religion, folk, and cultural beliefs in providing the best care possible. Great resource! – Dr. Ricardo Cruz, Primary Care Physician, Boston Medical Center

Laura Maria Pigozzi, PhD is a Visiting Assistant Professor at The Cook Family Writing Program at Northwestern University, Illinois and a member of Affiliate Faculty in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota.