Instructions:

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from: Sikh, Baha`i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc. In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide a comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research. In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to chapter 2 of the Called to Care for the list of questions. Be sure to address the implications of these beliefs for health care. In addition answer the following questions that address the practical and healthcare implications based on the research: What are critical common components to all religions/beliefs in regards to healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? Explain. What is important to patients of the faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own? In your conclusion, describe your own spiritual perspective on healing, what you have learned from the research and how this learning can be applied to a health care provider. Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.

Content:

Health care provider and faith diversity: First draft Student: Professor: Institution: Course Title: Date: Abstract The world has various faiths and religious orders that health care providers are exposed to daily. This has made health care providers respect ideas and concerns of patients and their families. Health care provision is unbiased according to faith and religious beliefs. A heath care provider is to know in detail, the knowledge of how to perform their tasks without contradicting a patient`s religious belief and faith. Studies have suggested that religion helps towards a patient`s recovery. A strong religious view of a patient is a source of hope in face of adversity, and it strengthens the will to overcome illnesses and get back to their original health. Introduction The concept of faith (śraddhā) exists in Buddhism and it exists in Christianity. This essay discusses a comparative analysis of two faith beliefs towards the provision of health care. Christianity and Buddhism are the chosen faith and religion for discussion. The essay will review different religious beliefs and views in regards to healing, prayer and meditation, worldview questions and their implications to heath care. It is impossible to memorize all religions in the world today and so health care providers need to inquire from their patients and relatives about their faith. This would be the crucial aspects to be assimilated with healthcare plans, processes and delivery....