Introduction In today’s society, it is very important for the healthcare professional to be educated about the culture of their patients. It can be seen that the number of patients who are Muslim are increasing throughout the healthcare system. It is challenging for healthcare workers to care for the needs of Muslim patients when they don’t understand their cultural beliefs. Muslims don’t necessarily have the same health beliefs, outcomes, or priorities that their providers have, therefore making it more difficult to come to a final healthcare decision (Al-Oraibi, 2009.) “This intercultural gap in understanding between clients and providers may result in poor care services and low levels of satisfaction” (Al-Oraibi, 2009.) Muslims are not being properly accommodated in healthcare settings because of a lack of education from healthcare workers about the Muslim culture and religion. Review of the Professional Literature As the number of Muslims increases in America, the Muslim culture is still widely misunderstood. The Islamic view of illness differs significantly from the views of Americans, therefore making it very difficult to care for them if there is a lack of education about their needs. “Despite the cultural diversity between Muslim groups, there is a common set of beliefs and practices that are shared by all Muslims, principally: the belief in Allah, the belief that the Qur’an is from God, and that Muhammad was the last prophet of God” (Al-Oraibi, 2009.) Health care providers should be educated on the Muslims practices relating to prayer, gender issues, modesty, fasting, bodily contact, and dietary and medication restrictions (Al-Oraibi, 2009.) When Muslims feel misunderstood in the healthcare system, it could aff... ... middle of paper ... ...parties, therefore making them less likely to compromise the beliefs of their Muslim patients. Works Cited Al-Oraibi, S. (2009). Issues affecting the care of the older muslim. Nursing & Residential Care, 11(10), 517-519. Retrieved from EBSCO host Gatrad, A. R., & Sheikh, A. (2003). Treating muslim patients. Clinical Pulse, 74-75. Retrieved from EBSCO host Halligan, P. (2006). Transcultural care. WIN, Sept, 34. Retrieved from EBSCO host Mir, G., & Sheika, A. (2010). 'Fasting and prayer don’t concern the doctors . . . they don’t even know what it is': Communication, decision-making and perceived social relations of pakistani muslim patients with long term illnesses. Ethnicity & Health, 15(4), 327-342. Retrieved from EBSCO host Mughees, A. (2006). Better caring for muslim patients. WIN, July/August, 24-25. Retrieved from EBSCO host.
The understanding of health and the process of healing in regard to the religious belief of individuals goes beyond the realm of spirituality (Suzanne, 2008). Health is believed by every religion as the most important value at which insights can be created, and as well a practical means at which the health of individuals can be promoted. The secular perspective of religion is considered a contributing factor which broadens the unique religious contribution and individual’s concern to spiritual dimensions. However, the essay to be discussed is on the issue of the spiritual perspective of individuals from different religious faith, and our main religious focus will be on the Buddhist religion, Sikh religion and the Baha’i religious faith. Elaborations will also be made on the practices that hasten healing practice on each of these faiths and the role of healthcare providers in the provision of care to these patients.
...cept and making provision for the process for these faith is significant to customer survives within the health care industry and for the healthcare system own spiritual growth. We are merging holistic treatment so it is only fair that we acknowledge and accommodate all religions. The health care provider can gently probe into our patient religions only to gather data for better provision of care and to document such responses for future use. Recently American has been pressured about not been the world favorite but yet people of diverse culture seek medical care from us. These opportunities give us a chance to show our true color. These patients always become overwhelmed by our caring culture and personalized it. This may be their own private and personal experiences but this a real picture of our healthcare system always striving to improve our customer services.
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Jean Giddens (2013) defines culture as “a pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and values that can occur among those who speak a particular language, or live in a defined geographical region.” (Giddens, 2013). A person’s culture influences every aspect that person’s life. Beliefs affected by culture include how someone interacts within the family, how to raise children, the types of foods eaten, the style of clothes chosen, which religion is practiced, and the style of communication (including verbal, and body language, slang used etc.) (Giddens, 2013). In addition to these beliefs, health care practices are also affected by culture. The cause
Treating all patients with dignity, respect, and understanding to their cultural values and autonomy. Each patient comes with their own religious belief. With patient-centered care as health care providers, we have to have ways to work around a patient with different beliefs. Catering to their culture differences and needs is a must in order to fulfill their needs.
In the medical profession you should always strive to render service, respect confidential information, uphold honor and high principles, and seek to improve your knowledge and skills for the benefits of the patient. Medical ethics are guidelines for physicians to follow and they should be dedicated to providing excellent care, respect the law, respect the rights of the patient, and maintain a commitment to medical education. Health care leaders and educators recognized that cultural and linguistic barriers between health care providers and patient s may interfere with effective delivery of health care. Programs sought to bridge “cultural distance” and on learning the history of cultural norms were developed to help with this
In the clinical setting, nurses are believed to spend the most time with patients. This involves regularly dealing with people coming from different ethnicities and with different cultural practices and beliefs (Brown & Edwards, 2012). Given this cultural diversity, every patient may have his/her own cultural beliefs and practices regarding his/her own health and its treatment which can be similar or different to those ...
...healing process of the patient. Healthcare professionals should frequently ask questions in order to fully understand if certain needs are to be met because of religious practices or beliefs. For example, a fresh bed sheet can be offered to a Muslim in order for a clean space for their daily prayers (pg. 21, Singh, 2009). Certain medical decisions can be difficult to finalize since religion must be taken into consideration. Healthcare providers will come into contact with people of different faiths, nationalities and cultures. All patients should be treated with the same amount of respect and acceptance in order for their medical needs to be fairly met.
An individual’s culture and belief may significantly impact the type of services they require. In addition, it may affect the time, place, and method in the delivery of health care
Religion is a significant aspect of culture that must be understood and respected. Through understanding the differences in peoples cultures, a nurse who is tending to a patient who’s beliefs differ from his or her own can appropriately adjust care to respect the patient’s beliefs and
Acknowledging the beliefs, language and norms of the patients is an essential aspect to consider when assessing patients. For instance, when a foreign client visits a pharmacy store, they should be provided a translator. A translator facilitates the process, helping both the provider and client come across more clearly. When a client is provided with a translator, they frequently leave satisfy, since they are able to understand what it’s being giving to them; and that satisfaction becomes a two-way street because, if a client is satisfied, the provider is satisfied as well. Also acknowledging a patients’ religion practices is beneficial. For example, a Muslim woman must likely would like to be seeing by a female physician. Moreover, a vegetarian Buddhist would not accept a diet that incorporates animal products, on the other hand, they would find it offensive and disrespectful. Therefore, being culturally sensitive reinforces cultural competence; it helps providers work effectively in a cultural diverse
The great Muslim philosopher Ibn Sīnā was also a great physician—one of the most influential of his time. As part of his studies, he authored the Canon of Medicine, a massive encyclopedia of medical practice. He opens this book with a famous definition, writing: “medicine is the science by which we learn the various states of the human body in health and when not in health, and the means by which health is likely to be lost and, when lost, is likely to be restored back to health” (Bakhtiar 9). The text that follows this quote is considered a masterpiece by many; Ibn Sīnā had no way of knowing that his book would transform the field he defines, having a momentous impact on the study of health and disease. Ibn Sīnā’s al-Qanun has, in fact, acted as a monumental stepping stone in the history and advancement of modern medicine.
Arab is not a race, but is a group of individuals that are united by their culture and history (ADC, 2014). There are many different variations commonly based on a particular individual’s country of origin such as Arab Americans. Other variations are based on their social class, the level of their education, if they live urbanely or rurally, or the time they have spent in the United States (Lipson & Dubble, 2007). Most Arabs also practice Islamic religion and are Muslim. When working with an Arab or Muslim client, nurses should ask what the client wishes to be referred to so as not to offend them in any way (Lipson & Dubble, 2007).
In order for healthcare staff to remain culturally competent, they should be required to participate in further training to extend their knowledge of healthcare to different cultures. Since cultures view health, illness, and medical assistance differently it is important for the clinicians to understand how to properly portray the information to each patient for each scenario (Brown & Closser, 2016). Many professionals seem to be unwilling to further their education for their patients and seem to be focused on the paycheck instead of quality treatment. Subjects in the study conducted by Taber, Leyva, and Persoskie of the Journal of General Internal Medicine were quoted saying they felt the “doctors care more about the money than patients” (Leyva et al, 2014). This mindset is a major part of the problem with the failure of worldwide cultural competency in the healthcare field. The doctors or
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