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Medical Restrictions: Jehovah’s Witnesses

WebThe first medical restriction, and the most widely known, is that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions since they believe that taking blood through …

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PsychTech Part 3: Advancing Equity in Healthcare through …

WebMake it stand out. One of the most significant impacts of cognitive science and technology on healthcare equity is the democratization of medical knowledge.

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How to Advocate for Your Health: Tips for Minorities and …

WebAt Humanity In Health, we know that healthcare professionals need to learn more about patient backgrounds and disparities in healthcare.However, patients can also …

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Barriers to Healthcare — Humanity In Health

WebIn today’s blogspot, we will go over some barriers people face when trying to get healthcare. The first barrier to healthcare is provider stereotyping, which is when the …

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Healthcare Philosophies — Humanity In Health

WebThe two distinct healthcare philosophies that determine the scope of health beliefs and practices are known as dualistic and holistic. Each of these philosophies …

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What is a Disparity

WebA disparity is simply defined as “a lack of similarity or equality ( Dictionary 2020 )”. In the context of the healthcare industry, a disparity is known to be “a particular …

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Gender Bias In Healthcare — Humanity In Health

WebThe gender bias in healthcare also stems from the belief that men and women only have physical differences when it comes to reproductive organs. Thus, most …

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Medical Sociology — Humanity In Health

WebAccording to the American Sociological Association, medical sociology “provides an analytical framework for understanding the social contexts of health, illness …

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Yoga and Healing — Humanity In Health

WebYoga is considered a mind-body intervention that is used to reduce the health effects of generalized stress. It is believed to calm the nervous system and …

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Why is Cultural Competence Important

WebCultural competence can also increase the quality of care a patient receives. Since the provider has taken into account the entirety of the patient’s background …

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General 1 — Humanity In Health

WebI have a big passion for fundraisers as I have participated in and organized charities in the past. At Humanity in Health, my goal is to fund and spread awareness about cultural …

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Traditional Epidemiology — Humanity In Health

WebTraditional epidemiology is the practice of diagnosing illness using traditional and cultural methods. Often in modern epidemiology, the cause of illness is attributed to …

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Elizabeth Blackwell: Champion of Gender Equality in Healthcare

WebElizabeth Blackwell was born in England on February 3, 1821. She was one of nine children born to an anti-slavery activist and had famous relatives, including an …

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5 Steps to Cultural Competence — Humanity In Health

WebCultural competence in healthcare encompasses a variety of knowledge. From the patient’s socioeconomic background to the various medical restrictions among …

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What is Cultural Competence

WebSome concrete definitions essential to understanding and gaining cultural competence are as follows: Culturally competent: Within the delivered care, the provider …

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: Book Review

WebAs I was searching for a book to read for my English class, I stumbled upon “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot and immediately thought that …

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Traditional Health Restoration Methods Among the Asian Population

WebFirst, and arguable the most widespread method of traditional health restoration, is acupuncture. Acupuncture is a key component of Chinese traditional …

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Blog 2 — Humanity In Health

WebUnderstand Your Health Insurance. Understanding the benefits and limitations of your health insurance policy is fundamental in advocating for your health, …

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