Why would a patient use a traditional HEALER over a traditional ...

[dejastew]

Why would a patient use a traditional HEALER over a traditional allopathic physician for a health problem?
 
  1. Willingness to be available at any time
  2. Use of a unique language that is characteristic of their calling
  3. Exclusive dialogue with the person who is ill
  4. Formal relationship with the patient

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse she is a member of a religion where birth control is either permitted or up to the choice of the couple. Which religions have this belief regarding the use of birth control? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Buddhist Church of America
  2. Judaism
  3. Hinduism
  4. Mennonite

[blakeserpa]

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. HEALERS are willing to come day or night to the house where they are needed.
2. Traditional medical personnel generally have a medical language they use, and may not share the worldview of the patient.
3. Medical personnel generally deal only with the patient, and do not interact with the family as a whole.
4. HEALERS maintain an informal, affective relationship with the entire family.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Birth control within Buddhist Churches of America is acceptable.
2. Birth control in Judaism is permitted for therapeutic purposes.
3. Birth control within Hinduism is acceptable.
4. Birth control within the Mennonite religion is acceptable.

[dejastew]

Gracias!

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it