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Significance of Jewish Culture on Palliative Care Nursing
Nursing Poster Making
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Abstract
Dealing with life limiting health problems is a traumatic experience for patients as well as
families. Palliative approach refers to strategies or interventions which aim to improve
quality of life of the patient by focusing upon body, mind and spirit. It can be achieved by
different methods in which spirituality or cultural aspect of a person is critical. Although
medical science has been developed many folds, advice and suggestions of Rabbis (Jewish
religious persons) must be sought while addressing patients from Jewish culture. The
diverseness in Jewish cultural belief and practice makes it difficult for palliative care nurses
to stick to any particular healthcare guidelines (Bentur, Emanuel, & Cherney, 2012). The
belief of the patient and families in the terminal illness matters a lot, as Jewish perception of
palliative care is seen as a prohibited form of losing faith in the healing process. It is seen as a
step against the belief that GOD will heal that may result in punishment to those who are
involved in this procedure. Therefore, from nursing and biomedical ethics point of view,
facilitating care within their perceived belief and practice is a better option than challenging
it. The practices of Jewish differ in their way and degree of complexity. Therefore, a nurse
must have thorough knowledge on Jewish cultural traditions as well as practices throughout
the year, while facilitating palliative care (Richardson, MacLeod, & Kent, 2012).
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