Each question should constitute one half to one page of your paper.
- Provide a brief description of the spiritual or religious group you chose. Your introduction should include the
most current available demographics, e.g. group size and within-group diversity, etc.; any prevalent health
issues noted in the literature; and areas of the country/world where members reside. - Analyze the religious beliefs of the group as they relate to health related issues such as birth, death, illness,
health, treatment options, etc. Also describe any religious rituals associated with health, healing, or illness
practiced by the group. Your job is to describe the beliefs and rituals of this group that health providers should
understand and be aware of to ensure spiritually appropriate care. - Analyze at least two potential conflicts that may arise due to differences between group religious beliefs and
the beliefs and values of the dominant culture in health settings. Include in your analysis any health needs that
this group may have that are likely to be unmet by the health profession due to the risk of conflict. - Choose one of your identified conflicts. Describe one strategy being recommended as a best practice to
address this conflict. - Describe which of the National CLAS Standards support(s) this strategy and how.
Your paper will be 3-5 double spaced pages and include the following elements:
• An introductory paragraph that identifies your chosen religious/spiritual group and why this group’s needs are
important for health professionals to understand.
• A concluding paragraph that summarizes 2-3 takeaway points or lessons learned.
• Accurate APA formatting, including in-text citations, a separate title page, and reference page.
Caratas, N. (2015, Dec 04). Health services executive examines role of catholicism in health care theology on
fire examines health care. University Wire Retrieved from https://www-proquest-com.vlib.excelsior.edu/wirefeeds/health-services-executive-examines-role/docview/1738924417/se-2?accountid=134966
Lewis, A. (2016, Sep 07). University health services debuts electronic records health services executive
examines role of catholicism in health care. University Wire Retrieved from https://www-proquestcom.vlib.excelsior.edu/wire-feeds/university-health-services-debuts-electronic/docview/1817060852/se-2?
accountid=134966
Leventhal, R. (2014). Catholic medical partners. Healthcare Informatics, 31(1), 10-10, 12, 14. Retrieved from
https://www-proquest-com.vlib.excelsior.edu/trade-journals/catholic-medical-partners/docview/1530587493/se2?accountid=134966
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