Intro Chapter 6: Lesson 032 - Diversity and Differences In Health Care

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE & CAREERS Chapter 6: Diversity and Difference in Health care

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​Welcome!

​In this chapter we will cover 5 Key Topics :

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1. Types of cultural diversity(Lesson 031)

​2. Types of personal beliefs (Lesson 032)

​3. Cultural and Ethnic differences(Lesson 033,034 and 035)

​4. Other differences among individuals (Lesson 036)

​5. Diversity in health care practices (Lesson 037)

and one test

​1. Ada​ptive Quiz 1 (Lesson 038)

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Introduction

​Hello young doctors and nurses!

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The healthcare system is a vital part of any society and hence one needs a good grasp of it to be an efficient health care professional.

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​Which is why it is important to learn about Today's Healthcare System! and more specifically the Types of personal beliefs

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​Topic 2: Types of personal beliefs

a)Cultural belief​

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​-Cultural beliefs, defined as “a set of behavioral patterns related to thoughts, manners and actions, which members of society have shared and passed on to succeeding generations.

-It may also influence the decision making of patients with chronic disease to take medication.

Multiple Choice

_______is a set of behavioral patterns  related to thoughts ,manners and actions.

• Cultural belief

• Character

• Trends

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b)Social beliefs

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​-Societal beliefs, are defined as enduring beliefs shared by society members, with contents that are perceived by society members as characterizing their society.

-Social beliefs then constitute societal knowledge accumulated by society members, that is, knowledge about their society.

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Multiple Choice

True or false? Social beliefs constitute  societal knowledge accumulated by  society members

• True

• False

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c)Religious beliefs

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​-Religious belief is the belief in the reality of the mythological, supernatural, or spiritual aspects of a religion.

-Religious belief is distinct from religious practice or religious behaviours with some believers not practicing religion and some practitioners not believing religion.

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Multiple Choice

Religious belief is the belief in the ______of the mythological, spriritual and supernatural aspects of the religion.

• Reality

• Fantasy

• Fiction

• Facts

Multiple Choice

True or false? All believers practice religion.

• True

• False

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d)Personal convictions

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​-These are your own strong beliefs and views .

-What you know and feel to be right e.g. because of your religious beliefs, you believe that all people are equal and deserve to be treated with respect.

Multiple Choice

_________is strong views and beliefs.

• Confidence

• Personal convictions

• Culture

• Coura