in this rapid growing industry multicultural skill is very important part and play a major role in the medical world. Us as student that are studying to become doctor and nurses I feel that we should have a clear understanding of the different cultures that we will get presented to everyday in the field. By being knowledgeable of these culture I feel that we will be more equipped to deal with patient.one of the major issue that the medical field face everyday is the belief when it come to religion. some religious belief have effect the way we treat some of our patient. some patient will reject certain medical treatment due to their faith or belief. I feel that having an understand will help us prepare on how we approach certain scenario
The medical field in relation to varied cultural beliefs and traditions is something that is important to many, yet rarely talked about by almost all individuals. In other words, the cultural clashes created in medicalization is under looked by a multitude individuals. This is because many do not experience the hardships first hand. For that reason, the thought of difficulties within treatments of health issues or illnesses does not cross some individual’s minds. Nonetheless, each group of people is unique, in addition to, how they perceive the medical world.
Cultural competency can be described as the ability to interact with different cultures in a positive manner. Many cultural differences can become apparent in a number of situations. According to Fadiman, doctors have a moral duty to save lives even if they don’t agree with the values or beliefs of someone else’s culture (1997). This paper will address the topic of cultural competency, with a concentration on the importance of cultural competency in the medical field. It is hard to imagine how frustrating it may be to come across a patient that resists a professional’s opinion because they have solid beliefs or do not understand what doctors are attempting to convey.
Puerto Rican Culture Religion, culture, beliefs, and ethnic customs can influence how patients understand health concepts, how they take care of their health, and how they make decisions related to their health (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2015). As a nurse, it is important to understand that not every patient shares the same healthcare beliefs. A nurse must be able to perform his or her duties without judgement and care for each patient with respect for their own unique set of beliefs and morals. In this paper, the Puerto Rican culture will be discussed, from family units to religious and cultural beliefs, as well as how Western Medicine fits into their healthcare. Explain the culture.
In health care today, there are many different cultures found in our patient population. Patients often have difficulty conforming to medical regimens due to their cultural beliefs and practices. Completing a comprehensive cultural assessment is the key to understanding the specific components of their culture to facilitate effective and efficient nursing care. In this paper I will describe the key components of a comprehensive cultural assessment. Two of the components will be discussed in relation to the Afghan culture and how that impacts providing culturally diverse care.
Studies show that nurses must be culturally competent in order to provide optimal care for their patients. For example, nurses who have knowledge about a patient’s religious culture may not be alarmed when they walk into
Introduction In providing health care, one will encounter many individuals of various backgrounds, beliefs, values, and faiths. In order to remain culturally competent and to provide excellent holistic care to a patient, one must have the desire to have a basic understanding of another’s belief system and to coordinate care in a manner that respects this with the ultimate goal of a positive patient outcome. For the purpose of this discussion, two faiths, Christianity and Hinduism, have been evaluated and will be discussed in regards to how they answer the basic worldview questions, how all religions have critical components regarding healing, what remains important to patients of differing faiths from those providing their healthcare, and
There are multiple definitions for the word religion. Religion can be the belief in God or even a group of Gods. Religion is also a system of beliefs, rules, and even ceremonies that are very important to people. A religion is something that is usually developed as a child. Religion has a lot to do with your culture and your surroundings that you grew up around such as your family and even your child hood friends.
A part of developing cultural competency is being aware of our own biases, stereotypes and prejudices. We do this by having the understanding that we perceive the world differently because of the way we were taught and being careful not to assume the practices of an individual based on their ethnicity. In assuming cultural habits of a patient, one may unintentionally neglect the individual preferences and/or offend a patient resulting in unwanted outcomes. Moreover, we should aim to eliminate our preconceived ideas about the world in the healthcare field and understand they are not truths but simply perceptions we developed through a culture of our own. It is best to be mindful of differences in cultures but also aware of the intra-ethnic variation
If the Muslim made a physical contact to a non- believer, the person must go through ritual purification. After that first encounter with my Muslim patient, I am very culturally sensitive and even performed more research about their customs and tradition, including their religious observance, ceremonial act of washing their body, Muslim women should be handled by a female health provider during medical examination treatment unless it is seriously medically necessary. Learning the Muslim culture assisted my physical therapy assessment and plan of care by designating the patient to a female physical therapy assistant. Since I am culturally competent about the culture of my Muslim patient, I was able to educate the physical therapy assistant about the patient's customs and tradition, adjusted the frequency and duration of treatment, and the appropriate time to treat the patient. Having a knowledge of the patient's culture will build up the patient's trust, improve respect and professional relationship between the patient and
Cultural competency: Indians Culture competency is defined as one has the knowledge, the abilities and the skill to deliver care congruent with the patient’s cultural beliefs and practices (Purnell, 2013). As a nurse or a health care provider, increasing ones consciousness of culture diversity improves the possibilities for health care practitioners to provide competent care (Purnell, 2013). Nurses and all health care providers should be aware of other cultures to provide the best care that they can for that individual. Developing a relationship with diverse cultural groups involves good interpersonal skills and the application of knowledge and techniques learned from the physical, biological, and social sciences as well as the humanities (Purnell, 2013). I am choosing to select the Indian culture for my first assignment.
In Health Care, it 's very important to know the different types of religious diversity such as Baptist (Christian), Buddhism, Hinduism. These religions have many differences and similarities to other cultures. The history of the origin of the religion, traditions, beliefs and, health care beliefs are used every day. As Health Care professions you will need to know the certain religions and their practices. Baptism is a Christian religion that worships a God that is commonly followed by worshiping in a church.
The Middle Ages in Europe was a period of time between the 410 AD and 1450 AD. During this time, the Church played a major role in people’s lives and controlled what information people had access to as it was the monks who copied out books. Religion hindered the development of medicine to a partial extent because the Church prohibited dissections and people followed supernatural remedies. However, it established universities and hospitals to treat people as well. Religion did contribute positively to the progress of medicine by establishing hospitals.
RELIGION V/S SPIRITUALITY: THE BLURRING LINE By Sahil Chopra (PGP/17/343) Submitted in partial fulfilment of course on Business Research methods No portion of the work referred to in this proposal has been submitted in support of an application of another degree or qualification of this or any other university or other school of learning. Acknowledgement Writing a business research proposal is a very challenging aspect of a student’s life. This however would not have been possible without the encouragement of few people. I take the opportunity to thank them.
The Important of Understanding Diversity in Healthcare There are countless faiths, cultures and personal beliefs that define who a person is and what makes them feel whole as person. In any aspect of health care it is critical to gain a basic understanding of these different beliefs to be able to provide meaningful patient care. As a country with sometimes a philosophy of “anything goes” a health care provider can easily forget that differing beliefs can impact which treatments can used, diets will be eaten or even if medications will be taken. Buddhism is rich, wonderful faith with origins relating back to Nepal.