Essay Instructions: Your instructor will assign and send you a peer's paper on Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity. Your job is to critically read the assignment and make corrections/comments using track changes and comments in Microsoft Word. Be sure to assess the paper using the following criteria:
1. Does the paper provide sufficient evidence for its hypothesis or claim?
2. Does the flow of the paper and sentence structure make sense?
3. Should it be organized in a different manner?
4. Are all the items listed in the assignment guidelines and rubric covered and in sufficient depth?
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Below is the full peer paper that have to be critic. Thanks.
Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity
Michelle Jennings
Grand Canyon University
HLT- 310V
July 28, 2013
Abstract:
The diversity of people come with everything diverse, cultural awareness brings about the light of
the different norms values and practices of people. The Health care system is no exception. With
the influx of cultural diversity of patients, the call for acceptance of a diversity of Faith expression is in
order for the provision of adequate holistic care of patients. The knowledge and understanding of
the different faith approach to care and healing is of great assistance to the healthcare provider
when facilitating this most sacred process ?healing? at such vulnerable time of the patient life.
Introduction:
The writer will attempt to show own faith base perspective of the critical component of care and
healing, also that of the Christian perspective and compare same with these three selected faith
Buddhism, Sikh and Native American that are less familiar to the writer. A summary of the information
researched, on the different faith base having similar and different perspective when providing care for
to its people, ways application of learnt findings to nursing practice along with conclusion as per writers?
non-biased perspective.
The writer belongs to a sub-group of the Christian faith but is grounded by rooted Christianity. The
belief, trust in and relies on GOD the creator of all things for spiritual healing. Understanding the
culture of difference and that individual belief system is sacred to them, the writer?s own belief
system is never on display, but at times an internal comparison is done.
Spiritual perspective on healing: A strong believer in the power of GOD to heal. Praying provides an
intimate and personal channel of communicating with GOD and it?s at this time healing begins. The
acceptance of God healing on His own time, therefore there is no specific requirement to
facilitate praying this is done anywhere and anytime, noise or quiet, sickness and in health because
God will heal you when you least expect and is capable of using man as a vessel also to provide
healing. The most critical component of healing is believing.
The research findings suggest that prayer, a belief system used and the value of healing is a similarity
observed of the different faith, the difference is how praying is done, to whom they believe in and the
specific needs to facilitate healing.
The Christian perspective on healing:
Christianity in general is a believing faith. The belief that everything comes from GOD, everything
happens for a reason and sickness is no exception. Christian forms a spiritual connection to GOD
some sub-group through His son Jesus Christ, others through God himself the creator, provider
and healer. The connection is through prayer and cleansing of the mind, body and spirit fosters
ultimate healing. The use of sacred ointments, this vessel is use to foster healing of the sick. God
has provides for man to sustain himself through the proper use of nature. Medicine is just a vessel
for GODs will but not an aberration to Faith. The different branches of Christianity each have their own
perspective of care and healing and this has to be acknowledge when providing care.
The Sikh perspective of care and healing:
Modesty and cleansing critical aspect of healing for this faith, similar to Christian they pray
to GOD for tranquility and conciliation at the time of illness. Cleansing by washing gives strength
to spirit and body prior to praying for healing, this is not a requirement in all sub-group
of Christianity . The preparation for prayer, praying, singing, reading and singing the holy word
repetitively is very sacred , it is at this time healing occurs especially when sick. The provision of a
spacious, clean and private room to create the arena accommodating the healing process will
be greatly appreciated by the Sikh patient.
Buddhism perspective of care and healing:
Buddhist approach to health and healing is its emphasis on spiritual practices. Healing is done inwardly.
Buddhism asserts that spiritual practice makes it possible for an individual not only to see opportunity
for practice in the face of adversity including sickness and injury, but use the opportunity for personal
transformation and transcendence (Kusala 2013). The belief that the body is sacred and must be pure,
the avoidance of claudication or any factor that will alter awareness, clarity is obtained through
meditation a critical aspect for healing. Buddhism differ from Christian in that they don?t believe in God
for healing. Buddhism is a present moment of action in life, sickness and death, being solely responsible
for their wellbeing. They rely on clarity and affection through meditation, humming and constant rolling
of sacred beads to achieve a sense of stability that will foster healing. The need for peace and
quiet during crisis is very critical. Ensure an uninterrupted setting to facilitate this healing process.
The Native American perspective of care and healing:
Healing occurs when there is clarity in the three elements of life, the mind, body and spirit. Any
impairment of the three will affect the healing process. Native American have a strong belief in
meditation. Meditation provides cohesion of the three elements, while praying show appreciation
of nature and life. Spiritual elders are looked upon to foster healing. If this is a request form a patient
during the time of illness, the health care provider should allow the spiritual leader visitation to facilitate
healing and providing an environment that allows the three element cohesion as this is critical
aspect of the healing process.
As a health care provider of a different faith than the three above mentioned, the ability to identify
and take into consideration that there is a difference in faith other than self is very important.
At times patients belief system goes un-noticed and just the disease is being treated, not the patient
body, mind and spirit . It is also imperative that one does not impose own belief upon patients, and that
patients belief system being a critical element in the perception of healing be ignored. Be respectful
and non-judgmental, allow the patient to utilize their belief system, try to accommodate of facilitate
resources that will help patients in such a vulnerable time. Showing that we care in the eyes of the
patient an family you will be viewed highly respected, because in our eyes they too are the same.
Conclusion:
The writer has always respected others. Understanding and knowledge is empowering. Being culturally
aware of the diversity the reaction and response at times were misinterpreted and misunderstood.
Diversification of the different faith perspective must be taken into consideration, the comparison of
similarities and differences only brings light of the reason why we are in existence and why we should
and can co-exist. Health care workers must be weary of crossing the line of respect when addressing
faith diversification.
If lacking understanding of the people in general is a moral illness, then the writer has started the
healing process by properly applying knowledge gained from this findings to nursing practice.
References
Religious Diversity: Practical Points for Health Care Provider. Retrieved July 26, 2013 from
http://www.uphs.upenn.edu
Sikh Patient Protocol for Health Care Providers: Caring for the Sikh patient. Retrieved
July 26, 2013 from http://sikhwomen.com/health/care/protocol.htm
Kusala, Bhikshu. A Buddhist approach to patient health. Retrieved July 25, 2013 from
http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma8/health.html
A Christian perspective of healing : Prayer. Retrieved July 28, 2013 from
http://www.pursuingthetruth.org/sermons/files/healing-prayer.htm
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100.0 %Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: Peer Review Rubric
40.0 %Comprehension of concepts of peer reviewing
Student peer reviewer reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and does not provide any content feedback to the student writer.
Student peer reviewer displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to provide some content feedback. The comments do not substantively add to the work.
Student peer reviewer exhibits comprehension of the material by presenting appropriate content revisions necessary to improve student performance.
Student peer reviewer exhibits thorough and thoughtful processing of material and provides additional information for consideration that demonstrates enhanced creativity and critical thinking skills.
Student peer reviewer demonstrates integrative comprehension and thoughtful application and deepens or expands the writer?s claim by presenting additional perspectives and content ideas.
30.0 %Coverage of subject matter.
Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or irrelevant.
There is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in presentation.
All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity and quality.
Comprehensive coverage of subject matter is evident.
Coverage extends beyond what is needed to support subject matter.
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing thesis and/or main claim.
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis and/or main claim makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the thesis and/or main claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of thesis and/or main claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of thesis and/or main claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of thesis and/or main claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive thesis and/or main claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of the meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register); sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage
