Running head: HERITAGE AND HEALTHCARE Heritage Assessment and Healthcare H. Rachelle Thompson Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Family-Centered Health Promotion August 19‚ 2012 Heritage Assessment and Healthcare America is a melting pot of different cultures‚ and with the cultural diversity there comes differences in healthcare traditions and decisions (Racher & Annis‚ 2007). Whether it’s a religious approach to healthcare or a cultural tradition‚ everyone has a different approach
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also gives healthcare providers clues to treat medical conditions affecting a particular family. A family medical history is important it should include information transmitted from generation to generation primarily from close relatives such as grandparents‚ parents‚ individuals own children‚ brothers and sisters‚ aunts and uncles‚ nieces and nephews. Knowing one’s family medical history allows taking necessary steps to potentially reduce the risk of developing a disease later on in life‚ even if the
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places on earth that people might look at them as the symbol of arts‚ source and origin of some cultures and also religions. These World Cultural heritages include tangible culture (such as buildings‚ monuments‚ landscapes‚ books‚ works of art‚ and artifacts)‚ intangible culture (such as folklore‚ traditions‚ language‚ and knowledge)‚ and natural heritage (including culturally significant landscapes‚ and biodiversity). Nowadays‚ there is an organization that claimed themselves as
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CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS Christian Symbols Nathan T. Payne Grand Canyon University UNV 200 Professor Diffey June 04‚ 2011 Christian Symbols Communication of thoughts and ideas are not always verbal they can come in different forms such as written languages‚ sign languages‚ and even artistic expression via the concept of art and drawings that are often illustrations an artist may hold in their heart and
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Heritage Assessment Cultural competency is an essential part of nursing. Catering to the population of the United States as a nurse‚ one must embrace the cultures of others to provide competent care that will address the needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Beliefs of health management and care differ for all cultures. Being familiar with all backgrounds and cultures is a key factor in providing culturally appropriate care for patients. Illness and the care for illness and disease
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Jose Andino Eng. 335 Heritage My heritage is something that I am immensely proud of. The origins of my heritage began along the Andean region of South America. The depth of my culture is represented through Ecuador’s musical and gastronomical roots. My family strictly follows a strong religious background which has influenced my life greatly. Besides cultural gastronomy and religion‚ the celebration of holidays is very important to my family as well. Therefore‚ there are many
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Heritage Assessment Every individual has a cultural heritage. Each culture views the world differently. Culture is an inherited characteristic and includes knowledge‚ beliefs‚ customs‚ skills‚ likes and dislikes. The fundamental role of cultural heritage is uniting‚ respecting the diversities and brings people together to face the future by informing‚ perceiving and give importance to the understanding of the past (need a reference) Heritage assessment tool was introduced for collecting information
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History Coursework – Depth Study C: The USA‚ 1919-1941 Assignment A: Question 1 Did Roosevelt’s upbringing‚ background and character make it easy for him to understand the concerns and fears of ordinary Americans? Explain your answer. To understand if Roosevelt knew and understood the problems fears and concerns we have to take a look at him and his upbringing. Roosevelt was born in 1882 to a rich family of land owners‚ who were privileged‚ had good connections and were financially secured
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My heart thumps in my chest as I peer over the edge‚ a 6‚000 foot drop that has been carved out‚ making way to the deep‚ blue river. The harsh sound of water pounding against the dark red rock makes it very clear how this canyon has been formed. I try to make my across the canyon’s edge‚ but I’m beginning to feel faint and the fear of falling has almost completely consumed me. I slowly take another step‚ trying not to look down. As I place my foot down I knock loose a few stones that go clattering
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patient’s cultural heritage is a significant approach to understanding a patient’s cultural background. good Usefulness of Applying a Heritage Assessment Spector (2000) designed a Heritage Assessment Tool which helps health care providers determine how a person adheres to his or her tradition. I was born and raised in China. When I immigrated to America‚ I was in my middle age. Therefore‚ I believed that I’ve instinctively absorbed a great deal of Chinese culture. The Heritage Assessment Tool
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