Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people of a variety of faiths. This calls for acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. Research three diverse faiths. Choose faiths that are less well-known than mainstream faiths or are less known to you, such as Sikh, Bahai, Buddhism, Shintoism, Native American spirituality, etc. Compare the philosophy of providing care from the perspective of each of these three faiths with that of the Christian perspective and your own personal perspective. In 1,350 words, summarize your findings, and compare and contrast the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research. Some of the questions to consider when researching the chosen religions are: 1. What is the spiritual perspective on healing? 2. What are the critical components of healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? 3. What is important to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own? 4. How do patients view health care providers who are able to let go of their own beliefs in the interest of the beliefs and practices of the patient? Compare these beliefs to the Christian philosophy of faith and healing. In your conclusion, describe what you have learned from your research and how this learning can be applied to a health care provider practice. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required. Remember that Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly source. please writer should address all aspect of the question The instructor grades using rubric and pls follow the 100% grading format Rubric attached below Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 40.0 %Comprehension of concepts of diversity of faith Reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply information. Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. Presentation of material does not meet minimal requirements of the assignment. Demonstrates no critical thinking aspects. Exhibits comprehension of the material and attempts to integrate it with outside material. Information represents basic thought and formulation surrounding understanding of varying components of faith across diverse religions and how health care providers handle those diversities. Demonstrates integrative comprehension. 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Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity
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Medical approaches have transformed significantly through inclusion of other aspects into the biological aspects of health care. Health models increasingly focus on social, psychological and spiritual aspects of the healing process. Different faiths subscribe to different beliefs about healing and they engage in different activities to promote healing. However, prayer is a common spiritual practice among most faiths such as Christianity, Buddhism, Native American Spirituality and Sikhism. This paper compares the different faiths perspectives on healing and their various components of healing. It also outlines the important issues that health care givers require to know about each of the faiths to provide respectful and optimal care to patients of different faiths.
Introduction
Medical models acknowledge that there are several factors contributing to the healing and recovery process of patients. The models acknowledge that health is determined by biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects. The focus on the spiritual aspect is a comparatively new approach that realizes that patients’ spirituality plays a significant role in their healing. It is necessary for frontline healthcare professionals to have the requisite knowledge on different faiths to address the spiritual concerns and requirements of the patients.
Comparative analysis of Sikhism, Buddhism, Native American spirituality and Christianity in healthcare
The Sikh religion emanated from a conflict between the Hindu and Islamic religion and it has over twenty two million followers in the world. They believe that they receive healing based on God’s will. They pray to receive an understanding of their illness as well as the courage and hope they require withstanding during the healing process. Ultimately, God’s will is their determining factor for their healing and they might reject medical regimens in the belief that God determines their fate (Loma Linda University Health System, n.d). Buddhists believe that when a person has strong spiritual connections, they are unlikely to get sick. They also believe that they build their immunity from exposing their bodies to harsh environmental conditions (Loma Linda University Health System, n.d). Native Americans believe that illness is caused by spiritual imbalances. For healing to occur a balance in the spiritual and physical aspects must be attained (Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, 2004).
Sikhs believe that there is a connection between the body, spirit and mind. They engage in prayers and meditation to connect with God and to get healing. They also sing hymns in the hope of getting peace and healing. They believe that spirituality plays a significant role in healing and that their spirits which reside in the body help them to connect with God (UK Sikh Healthcare Chaplaincy Group, 2011). Buddhists believe that one can get healed through correct thinking, meditation, chanting prayers and burning incense (Loma Linda University Health System, n.d). Native Americans use herbs, supplements to their diet and foods for healing. They also use other techniques for body cleansing such as smudging. This is done to appease angry spirits that are considered common causes of illnesses. They also incorporate prayers and meditation and these practices also work to decrease pain and stress. Native Americans visit modern hospitals and visit a healing place seeking natural healing from a Shaman who prays for the sick (Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, 2004).
Sikhs have reservations such as preference for care by health care professionals of the same sex and objections to conventional medical care requirements such as disclosing personal information on their sexuality during a medical history examination. For males, it is important that health care professionals refrain from taking off their turbans and head scarfs without explaining the reasons for doing so. Health care professional allow the Sikh patients to take the turbans and head scarfs off in seclusion and to place them far from shoes. They also object to interrupting their prayers and mediation and shaving their hair and they require health care givers to consult them before shaving any part of their body (Hollins, 2009). They also value hygiene and require to bath every day unless it is medically prohibited and their sacred prayer book should only be handled with clean hands and a covered head. Many Sikhs are vegetarian and thus their diet may not include fish, eggs and meats. They also wear special underwear and caregivers must s...