Compare And Contrast Health Care Provider And Faith Diversity

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft

Everyone has their own experiences and beliefs of healing including healthcare providers. There is no right or wrong way of how a person view their religion, because individuals have their own worldview based on their experiences and morals. Healthcare providers must have knowledge of this concept and facilitate expression of faith while giving care. They need to allow patients the right to express their spiritual needs without that patient becoming uncomfortable. In this study, two religious practices were reviewed, that of Christianity and Shintoism. Using the worldview questions, comparisons were made that showed similarities towards the process of health, healing and spirituality,

As set forth in (Genesis 1:1, KJV),” in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Shintoism believes that” heaven and earth, both were combined into a substance analogous to an egg. This mass contained germs within indefinite borders. As this composition separated, the purer, clear element rose out, forming Heaven. The denser, impure substance sank to become Earth. Heaven formed easily, thus was completed first. Earth, however, evolved with more trouble, and therefore developed later” (Creation Theologies). Both religions believe that there is a heaven and earth. In that same understanding there is somewhere where purity to life exist. This purity reflects purity in health and a happier life to our present life

There are many religions in our world today which healthcare providers must be prepared to appreciate without bias to any one particular religion and expression of spirituality as they give care. Like the Christian and the Shinto, most, if not all religion practices are similar, even though they may have different deities. Nurses will find their patients inclining to practicing their beliefs for healing, such as praying for healing, meditate on their maker and reflection on their lives while they are experiencing illnesses. Families will desire to exercise rituals whether by simply praying or usage of incenses or having communion with bread and wine. Each person has their opinion on the disease process and the best method of curing. Health Care providers should bear in mind that during illnesses, patients exercise the most need for spirituality. Respect and tolerance for them to be involved in whichever method that will bring comfort and healing to their minds and bodies should be afforded. Getting patients to be comfortable and enjoy rest is a positive step in achieving health