religions that a health care provider may care for in the nursing field. It will discuss the spiritual perspective, as well as the critical components of healing, such as through prayer and meditation. The writer will give a brief summary of each religions belief. The three religions that will be discussed in this paper are Native American, Hinduism, and Buddhism. This paper will discuss what is important to people who are cared for of a particular faith by the health care provider who may have an…

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: Final Draft Agatha Jalloh GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Spirituality in Healthcare HLT-310V Robert Vaughan May 15, 2016 Abstract An investigation was conducted about two faith Christianity and Buddhism and compared in different aspect of relating to healthcare. Sources of information are gathered from web sites, books, school resources and personal observations as a practicing Christian. The major themes and insights from the research, reinforcing the worldview…

Healthcare providers are exposed to various worldviews across the care continuum. In order to provide unbiased care that is consistent with an individual’s worldview, providers must educate themselves to the variety of faith expressions present within their society. This paper will examine the various worldviews associated with Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity, as well as assess the spiritual perspective on, and the critical components of healing that are unique to each faith. A comparative analysis…

Running head: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity Judy Mills GCU HLT 310V September 14, 2012 Abstract This paper compares the philosophies of three diverse faiths, that of: Buddhism, Islam, and Christian Science, comparing them to Christianity. We will look at basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, beliefs about healthcare, and components of healing such as prayer, meditation, and rituals followed. We will also look at what is important…

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Introduction As time passes, the field of health care continually expands and advances. When thinking back to the way health care was portrayed a few decades ago, healing pertained only to the correct administration of medical treatment and scientific interventions. However, it is now clear that spirituality relates to positive health results. In fact, society as a whole is more spiritually diverse now than ever before. Accordingly, health care associates…

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Michelle L. Murphy GCU: Spirituality in Healthcare March 16, 2014 Rev. Rick Hudock Abstract As heath care providers we need to keep mindful of the care we provide to several different religious traditions. It is up to the health care professional to respect and understand the ideals that affect our patients and their family members. In this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian…

Faith can be defined as a confidence trust in a person, a religion or a doctrine, it is viewed as hope or belief. Faith help us to live our lives fuller and better. From the perspective of Buddhism faith is center on the understanding that Buddha superior role is to teach on the working of the mind, contemplation so that the truthfulness, righteousness and efficacy of the ideal in which on develop faith. It is rooted in rational intellectual comprehension, strengthened and sharpened by intellect…

Running Head: FAITH DIVERSITY Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V June 3, 2012 Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive look at the following faiths: Buddhism, Judaism, Baha’i, and Christianity. The reader will find that Buddhism is more of a philosophy than a religion that focuses on the mind as being the creator of illness and health. The reader will also find that Judaism, Baha’i, and Christianity are all religions that believe in one God,…

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity The United States has always been the symbol of freedom of religion and health care today has needed to increase its knowledge in incorporating the many different religions/spiritual beliefs in order to provide a more holistic approach to care. As health care providers we should not look in validating our own practice in regards to religion or spirituality but to comprehend and learn to see the patterns of similarities and differences in order to provide…

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity In health care, health care professionals come in contact with various religions, cultures, beliefs, and worldviews. Although many of the world views may differ, faith in a higher power remains the same. Furthermore, being able to compare two prevalent cultures such as Christianity and Buddhism, shows that faith is prevent along with the rituals that go along with them. However, for many, taking care of someone with a different religious preference can be…