Spirituality in Health Care
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By studying this unit - Spirituality in Health Care has assisted me in developing an understanding of the concepts of spirituality and religion, mind-body-spirit connections, meaning and purpose in life, and ecology. Also it assisted me in exploring the human person in health, practice applications that relate to spirituality in health care and explore the aspects related to applying spirituality to the provision of health care. This unit providing impetus for reflect both personally and professionally, as well as to let me develop a higher order thinking and analysis skills.
In this reflective summary, I will demonstrate each Graduate Attributes by providing both personal and professional reflections in relation to the five themes presented in this unit.
GA1: RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FOR HUMAN DIVERSITY
According to Albert Einstein “A human being is a part of the whole that we call the universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical illusion of his consciousness.” From this quote, I have a deeper understanding of the importance of the dignity of each individual and for human diversity. Spirituality is diverse due to different cultures and religions, people therefore have multiple views toward spirituality. Spiritual beliefs influence behaviour heavily, and it is incorrect for us to judge what is right or wrong in relation to others’ values and beliefs. As a nurse, we should provide care not only in physical but also in a holistic aspect. Be aware of patient’s race, age, gender, social class and religion beliefs. Be respect for each other, because mutual respect allows us to study and learn from other cultures, and we can gain strength by combining the foreign with the familiar.
GA2: RECOGNITION OF RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMON GOOD, THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
After watching the video which featured Al Gore on averting climate...
In this reflective summary, I will demonstrate each Graduate Attributes by providing both personal and professional reflections in relation to the five themes presented in this unit.
GA1: RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FOR HUMAN DIVERSITY
According to Albert Einstein “A human being is a part of the whole that we call the universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical illusion of his consciousness.” From this quote, I have a deeper understanding of the importance of the dignity of each individual and for human diversity. Spirituality is diverse due to different cultures and religions, people therefore have multiple views toward spirituality. Spiritual beliefs influence behaviour heavily, and it is incorrect for us to judge what is right or wrong in relation to others’ values and beliefs. As a nurse, we should provide care not only in physical but also in a holistic aspect. Be aware of patient’s race, age, gender, social class and religion beliefs. Be respect for each other, because mutual respect allows us to study and learn from other cultures, and we can gain strength by combining the foreign with the familiar.
GA2: RECOGNITION OF RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMON GOOD, THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
After watching the video which featured Al Gore on averting climate...