Why Is It Important To Understand Different Religions

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Throughout health care it is crucial to understand different religions and their belief. By understanding the difference members of various religions will feel a respected and valued. In additions, religious members could receive any special accommodations without having to feel different from any other individual. Two religions that commonly have issues with being provide the proper health care people within the Muslim faith and Jewish faith. One major issue between these faiths is type of food they are required to eat. Another major issue within these faiths is how the deal with death. In addition, these religions have similar beliefs with the issues that they want to be treated by the same gender. Although these faiths may have different beliefs and values they do share similar health care issues. Due to strict religious laws Muslims and Jews are required to eat a specific food. According to the Quran, Muslims are requiring to eat Halal food, which means permitted. In order for food to be considered Halal important standard that need to met. For instance, animals are required to be slaughtered by a Muslim. Also, animals are required to be prayed for before they are slaughtered. In addition, halal food does not allow for food to be …show more content…

In the Muslim faith, women are required to cover their body except for their face, hands and feet. Also it is recommended that female doctor care for women. However, in the cases that are no female doctor, a male would be acceptable but the husband must present in the room. Therefore, they prefer to keep there clothing on when being treated. In the Jewish faith both male and female prefer to be treated by the same sex. Also, during treatment men will request to keep their Kippah. Although these to faiths have different beliefs towards gender issues within health share belief, which is that, they want to be treated with

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