Heritage Assessment Research Paper
Heritage Assessment
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V
July 27, 2014
As nurses we come in contact with a wide variety of individuals, they all come from different backgrounds whether it is related to education, social class, ethnicity, or religion. Each individual has their own culture beliefs and it is our duty as nurses to recognize and investigate what those beliefs are to have a better understanding of them and to help guide us in providing the best possible care we can for each patient we encounter. The Heritage Assessment Tool is a great way to bridge the cultural gap between nurse and patient; by gaining cultural competence there can be a greater understanding of patient’s needs thus promoting patient centered care.
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One religion that to some is seen as taboo is Pagan due to the belief all Pagans practice witch craft, the true meaning of a Pagan is “a follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.” (What is Paganism 2014) The Pagan religion is an umbrella term for many other beliefs and practices, Pagans may be trained to follow certain traditions or their own and pursue their own visions of the divine. The Indian culture has many of the same health beliefs as Pagans do; they both take on a holistic process with many seeking remedies from nature. It is believed by Pagans that if one is ill it is due to their bodies energies becoming out of balance, they will fully except modern medicine while including alternative healing measures such as Reiki, massage, chanting, chiropractic, acupuncture, hands on healing, and community healing. Pagans see death as a fundamental process of nature and that the body is recycled so the soul can take on a new form, this is a form of re-carnation, which is also a belief of the Indian …show more content…
While most Americans will seek out health care when needed the treatment they are willing to accept is based on religious beliefs, Jehovah Witness do no accept blood transfusions, certain races believe receiving health care can be degrading, and some will care for their elders before allowing a health care worker to, while others will completely rely them. The American belief system views illness on many different levels from disease is inevitable regardless of what you do to prevention is the key. Unlike some countries Americans do not have universal health care, insurance coverage can vary from great to poor and this impacts the choices they make regarding the treatment they will receive and the medication they take. The American culture encompasses the science of medicine and the healing power of
Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V
July 27, 2014
As nurses we come in contact with a wide variety of individuals, they all come from different backgrounds whether it is related to education, social class, ethnicity, or religion. Each individual has their own culture beliefs and it is our duty as nurses to recognize and investigate what those beliefs are to have a better understanding of them and to help guide us in providing the best possible care we can for each patient we encounter. The Heritage Assessment Tool is a great way to bridge the cultural gap between nurse and patient; by gaining cultural competence there can be a greater understanding of patient’s needs thus promoting patient centered care.
Cultural competency …show more content…
One religion that to some is seen as taboo is Pagan due to the belief all Pagans practice witch craft, the true meaning of a Pagan is “a follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.” (What is Paganism 2014) The Pagan religion is an umbrella term for many other beliefs and practices, Pagans may be trained to follow certain traditions or their own and pursue their own visions of the divine. The Indian culture has many of the same health beliefs as Pagans do; they both take on a holistic process with many seeking remedies from nature. It is believed by Pagans that if one is ill it is due to their bodies energies becoming out of balance, they will fully except modern medicine while including alternative healing measures such as Reiki, massage, chanting, chiropractic, acupuncture, hands on healing, and community healing. Pagans see death as a fundamental process of nature and that the body is recycled so the soul can take on a new form, this is a form of re-carnation, which is also a belief of the Indian …show more content…
While most Americans will seek out health care when needed the treatment they are willing to accept is based on religious beliefs, Jehovah Witness do no accept blood transfusions, certain races believe receiving health care can be degrading, and some will care for their elders before allowing a health care worker to, while others will completely rely them. The American belief system views illness on many different levels from disease is inevitable regardless of what you do to prevention is the key. Unlike some countries Americans do not have universal health care, insurance coverage can vary from great to poor and this impacts the choices they make regarding the treatment they will receive and the medication they take. The American culture encompasses the science of medicine and the healing power of