Here's a unique approach to understanding the ever-changing dynamics among cultures and to building a transcultural caring relationship between the professional and client. This new model reflects how globalization, mass communication, and technology are affecting cultures in today's world and how cultures are influencing one another. Transcultural Awareness and Caring in Nursing/Health Care model explores: Transcultural Caring Dynamics; Ethical Principles; a Transcultural Context; Universal Sources; a Personal Cultural and Decision-Making Foundation; Assessment and planning tools include...Culture-Value Conflict; Ray's Transcultural Communicative Caring and Transcultural Advocacy Planning; Self-awareness tools that help the nurse understand personal beliefs and how they influence the assessment and care planning for the patient; Case studies that illustrate concepts and provide learning activities to help readers master the technique of transcultural assessment and caring; consistently organized chapters that feature...chapter objectives; chapter summaries; study questions references; and, a bibliography.