Decisions on cancer care by Indigenous peoples in Alberta and Saskatchewan: a narrative analysis.

CONCLUSION: The vignettes demonstrate the similarities and differences among Indigenous people with cancer from other countries. A primary feature is that family members play a central role in participants' cancer treatment decisions. While some participants embraced and relied upon traditional medicines, others were supported by the providers of Western health care. A healthcare system that provides access to both traditional and Western medicine can be essential to culturally safe, high-quality cancer care for Indigenous peoples. PMID: 33190506 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Rural and Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Tags: Rural Remote Health Source Type: research