How Similar or Different Is the Eastern Notion of Balance in the Human Body to the Western Medical Science Beliefs About the Nature of the Human Body?
Use this proforma to organise your response to the reflective assessment task. Use the steps as headings and write in paragraphs below the headings; this is not an essay task. All your sources should be referenced using APA style.
Step 1:
Carefully choose one question from the Reflective Learning and Writing section of eModule 1 or 2 to guide your reflection. Write the question here:
2.5 How similar or different is the Eastern notion of balance in the human body to the Western medical science beliefs about the nature of the human body?
Step 2:
Reflect upon and analyse your experiences in relation to the topic of the question from Step 1, using the factors from Willis' (2004, as cited in Germov, 2009, p. 6) sociological imagination template:
• Historical factors
• Cultural factors
• Structural factors
• Critical factors
These experiences may be personal or professional. Be sure to specifically identify and discuss at least two of Willis' factors in your analysis and make them relevant to your experiences.
(400 words; use one academic source – your textbook Second Opinion)
During my work in a Rehab-Medical ward, there was a woman of strict Indian heritage receiving treatment. I felt overwhelmed regarding the cultural difference between us. I was aware I should understand her cultural views but I wasn’t sure what they were. I was hesitant I may accidently say or do something that could offend her.
The head nurse explained that this patient had taken a fall and was on frequent pain relief. She communicated that this patient’s Indian husband, had been arguing with his wife during visits. When the nurse expressed that the patient had confided in her, I was surprised as my original view of the patient’s culture may be that she wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing personal concerns with others. She expressed guilt for her husband providing for her family, unlike when she was healthy. She stated that her husband had been expressing displeasure at her
Step 1:
Carefully choose one question from the Reflective Learning and Writing section of eModule 1 or 2 to guide your reflection. Write the question here:
2.5 How similar or different is the Eastern notion of balance in the human body to the Western medical science beliefs about the nature of the human body?
Step 2:
Reflect upon and analyse your experiences in relation to the topic of the question from Step 1, using the factors from Willis' (2004, as cited in Germov, 2009, p. 6) sociological imagination template:
• Historical factors
• Cultural factors
• Structural factors
• Critical factors
These experiences may be personal or professional. Be sure to specifically identify and discuss at least two of Willis' factors in your analysis and make them relevant to your experiences.
(400 words; use one academic source – your textbook Second Opinion)
During my work in a Rehab-Medical ward, there was a woman of strict Indian heritage receiving treatment. I felt overwhelmed regarding the cultural difference between us. I was aware I should understand her cultural views but I wasn’t sure what they were. I was hesitant I may accidently say or do something that could offend her.
The head nurse explained that this patient had taken a fall and was on frequent pain relief. She communicated that this patient’s Indian husband, had been arguing with his wife during visits. When the nurse expressed that the patient had confided in her, I was surprised as my original view of the patient’s culture may be that she wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing personal concerns with others. She expressed guilt for her husband providing for her family, unlike when she was healthy. She stated that her husband had been expressing displeasure at her