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The United States uses a biomedical or “Western” system of medicine.

The United States uses a biomedical or “Western” system of medicine. HT07.03. WESTERN SYSTEM. Encouraging patients to learn about their illness Informing patients about terminal illness Teaching self-care Using medications and technology to cure or treat disease

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The United States uses a biomedical or “Western” system of medicine.

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  1. The United States usesa biomedical or “Western” systemof medicine. . HT07.03

  2. WESTERN SYSTEM • Encouraging patients tolearn about their illness • Informing patients about terminal illness • Teaching self-care • Using medications and technology to cure or treat disease • Teaching preventive care

  3. Beliefs vary greatly among cultures – not all individuals in a culture believe and follow all of the same customs.

  4. In the United States there is an increasing use of alternative therapies.

  5. Many patients today are using alternativetherapy to replace or compliment their traditional western treatments.

  6. Some examples are….. • Vitamins and herbs • Imagery and biofeedback • Massage and acupuncture • Chiropractors and yoga • Faith healing

  7. Individuals have a right to choose their method of health care! • Pt’s Bill of Rights • Advance Directives • OBRA • PSDA • Resident’s Bill of Rights • Let’s review each of these.

  8. Beliefs in certain cultures: South African • To stay healthy,maintain harmony of your body, mind and spirit. • Cause of illness: Spirits and demons or a punishment from God. • Treatment: Prayer or religious rituals with charms or amulets.

  9. ASIAN • Health is balance of yin and yang • Treatment: Herbal remedies, acupuncture • Believe pain must be endured silently

  10. European • Illness caused by outsidesources • Treat with medication, surgery, diet, exercise

  11. Hispanic • Health is a reward from God, illness is a punishment for sin • Heat and cold remedies to restore balance, prayers, massage

  12. Middle Eastern • Health is spiritual, cleanliness is essential • Malesdominate and make decisions on health care • Illness is a punishment for sin.

  13. Native American • Health is harmony with nature • Illness caused by supernatural forces and evil spirits • Healer: Medicine man • Tolerance of pain signifies strength and power

  14. Are spirituality and religion the same?

  15. Spiritual Beliefs • Spirituality • Religion • Atheist • Agnostic

  16. ATHEIST v/s AGNOSTIC • Atheist do not believe in any supreme power. Agnostics believe that there is no way to prove or disprove that God really exists.

  17. Health care workers determine a patient’s spiritual needs by talking to the patient

  18. As long as it does not cause harm to the patient or to others around them… the patient should be allowed to express their beliefs and to practice their rituals.

  19. Show respect for a patient’s spiritual beliefs and practices: • Be a willing listener. • Show support for spiritual and religious practices. • Have respect of symbols and books. • Provide privacy during clergy visits. • Refrain from imposing your beliefs on the patient.

  20. STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY • DON”T WAIT TO HIT THE BOOKS

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