Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from: Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc. In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide a comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research. In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to chapter 2 of theCalled to Care: A Christian Worldview for Nursing for the list of questions. Be sure to address the implications of these beliefs for health care. In addition answer the following questions that address the practical and healthcare implications based on the research:

1. What are critical common components to all religions/beliefs in regards to healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? Explain. 2. What is important to patients of the faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own? In your conclusion, describe your own spiritual perspective on healing, what you have learned from the research and how this learning can be applied to a health care provider. Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion.

Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Rubric

70.0 %Content

20.0 %Address Several of the Worldview Questions
Christianity and selected faith are not present.
Christianity and selected faith are present but worldview questions are not addressed. Christianity and selected faith are present but few worldview questions are addressed. Christianity and selected faith are present and many worldview questions are addressed. Christianity and selected faith are present and all of the worldview questions are addressed.

20.0 %Comparative Analysis of the Different Belief Systems
A comparative analysis of the different belief systems is not present. A comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, is present but lacks detail. A comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, is present in detail. A comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, is present with details and specific examples. A comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, shows a deep understanding of the connections.

10.0 %Spiritual Perspective on Healing
A description of spiritual perspective on healing is not present. A description of spiritual perspective on healing is present. A description of spiritual perspective on healing is present, including adequate detail. A description of spiritual perspective on healing is present, including detail and some examples. A description of spiritual perspective on healing shows a deep understanding of the connections.

5.0 %Critical Components of Healing
Identification of critical components common to all religions/beliefs spiritual components of healing is not present. Identification of critical components common to all religions/beliefs spiritual components of healing are present but does not include explanation. Identification of critical components common to all religions/beliefs spiritual components of healing are present and includes explanation. Identification of critical components common to all religions/beliefs spiritual components of healing are present and includes explanation with details and examples. Explanation of critical components common to all religions/beliefs spiritual components of healing shows a deep understanding of the connections.

5.0 %Important Factors to People of a Particular Faith When Cared for by Health Care Providers Whose Spiritual Beliefs Differ From Their Own Important factors to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own are not present. Important factors to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own are present but lacks detail. Important factors to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own are present in adequate detail. Important factors to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own are present in detail with specific examples. Important factors to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own are present and show a deep understanding of the connections.

10.0 %Description What Was Learned From the Research and How This Learning Can Be Applied to a Health Care Provider A description of what was learned from the research and how this can be applied to health care providers is not present. A description of what was learned from the research and how this can be applied to health care providers is present. A description of what was learned from the research and how this can be applied to health care providers is present with adequate detail. A description of what was learned from the research and how this can be applied to health care providers is present with detail and some examples. A description of what was learned from the research and how this can be applied to health care providers shows a deep understanding of the connections.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.