8-10 pg APA examine religious beliefs related to a health care situation

W5-Final Paper

Religion plays a profound role in
the health and healing beliefs and practices of traditional people from all
walks of life. This is especially true in times of birth and of death. In this
paper, you will examine religious beliefs related to a health care situation. 

Begin by selecting one of the
following religions: Jehovah Witness, Islam, or Christian Science. 

Submit an eight- to ten- page
research paper containing a minimum of six to eight scholarly sources
addressing the following case scenario:

Case Scenario
A man accompanies his 25 year old wife to the emergency room. The woman is
concerned about severe pains and abdominal cramping she is experiencing. 
A doctor?s examination finds that the woman is suffering from an ectopic
pregnancy.  An ectopic pregnancy is one in which a fertilized egg implants
outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.  Ectopic pregnancies
cannot continue to birth (term).  The developing cells must be removed to
save the mother’s life. 

The doctor explains the diagnosis to
the couple.  The doctor outlines the following medical treatment plan:
insertion of an intravenous (IV) line, administration of pain medication, and
surgical intervention.  The physician explains that the surgery will
consist of removal of the developing cells, potential need for blood product
administration, and administration of IV antibiotics.  When the couple
begins to refuse surgery based on their religious beliefs, the doctor explains
that an ectopic pregnancy is considered an emergency procedure and must take
place within the hour. 

Given their religious beliefs,
explain how the couple is likely responding to the diagnosis and the medical
treatment plan. Consider the following questions when formulating your
response.

· 
What are the general beliefs of the
religion as related to birth?

· 
What are the general beliefs of the
religion as related to death?

· 
What are the general beliefs of the
religion related to illness and disease?

· 
What are the general beliefs of the
religion related to healing practices?

Explain how the medical team might
consider responding after hearing the couple?s concerns. Consider the following
questions (conceptual framework of the health care providers) when formulating
your response:

· 
What is causing the pain and
suffering in the ectopic pregnancy?

· 
Is one person?s health and well
being taking a higher priority over another person?s health and well-being
(mother, baby)?

· 
What is the health care provider?s
perception of time as related to this situation?

· 
What has the medical model concluded
is necessary for this patient?s situation?

Describe the potential outcomes of
not delivering culturally sensitive care for the patient and the medical team.

1. 
Must be eight to ten double-spaced
pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

2. 
Must include a cover page that
includes:

          o 
Title of Paper

          o 
Student?s name

          o 
Course name and number

          o 
Instructor?s name

          o 
Date submitted

3. 
Must include an introductory
paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

4. 
Must address the topic of the paper
with critical thought.

5. 
Must conclude with a restatement of
the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

6. 
Must use at least six scholarly
sources, including a minimum of two from ProQuest.

7. 
Must use APA style as outlined in
the approved APA style guide to document all sources.

Must include, on the final page, a Reference
Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA
style guide