Spirituality/Medicine Interface Project
Eye on Religion: Understanding the Cultural/Religious M'lange in Treating Chinese Patients
Abstract
Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and belief of cosmic and human connection have permeated the concepts of religion and health in Chinese culture for thousands of years. Awareness of this mélange of culture, religion, and body concept will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge to support Chinese patients in achieving the best possible outcomes. Traditional Chinese people select religious, cosmic, nutritional, physical, or medical interventions from all of the belief systems depending on whether a problem is determined to be caused by natural, cosmic, or spirit world forces.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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