MEDRADSC 3DH3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Socioeconomic Status, Sexual Identity, Gender Identity
8 Jun 2020
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Although death is universal, dying is very much a culturally specific experience . An umbrella term that includes values, beliefs, customs, rituals, practices, & behaviours. Combination of material & non-material components of human society. Provides a sense of identity, belonging, experiential framework. Empowers individuals to work together in a relatively cohesive social groups. Humans have learned to adapt culture as a tool for survival. Enables us to communicate with each other in meaningful ways. Determines how we distinguish health status from sickness. Influences diagnosis - contours the way we legitimize diseases. Recognize the person"s views on the illness & how it impacts their decision making. Hcps need to think of these questions & ask how they feel about each. If there is any way we can support your religious practice while you are here, please let us know. Know the chaplain, refer concerns of a spiritual nature.
