Chinese Healthcare
Cultural Beliefs About Health
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Believe that the life and activity of human beings have an intimate relationship with the environment
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Treat body as a microcosm that is influenced by seasonal patterns created by the sun, moon, and stars
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Regards health as a procress of refining body essences, using spiritual forces, and maximizing physiological functions
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Medicine is based on the balance of energy
Religious Beliefs- Most of China is of the Buddhist religion. Other countries that are predominately Buddhist are India, Japan, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and Tibet
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Body should be treated with respect and care so the mind can concentrate on pursuing enlightenment
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Most who are spiritually focused think that they will not become sick
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Buddhists also believe that 80% of the time, sickness can be cured by using the mind and the other 20% can be cured by using herbs
- Blame illness to laziness in faith or lifestyle
Health Issues of the Chinese
- Little known data about the health of Chinese
- Studies have shown a lower risk of death by disease
- Chinese culture have been known to have more cases of different diseases like the following: depression, alcoholism, dementia, liver cancer, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis
- Chinese usually live longer than other cultural groups
Native Language
"Tell me what is wrong with you."
Wo gaosu ni shenme shi cuo de
"How bad does it hurt?"
Ruhe huai ta shanghai
Typical Diet
- Mostly vegetarian because the believe it is unethical to kill living animals
- Avoid alcohol and drugs
- Lots of rice
Healthcare Offered
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Acupuncture is conidered an important tool. Doctors must place the needles in the correct pressure points.
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Massages- Tui Na, which means pushing and pulling, is a system of massage and manipulation of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and trigger points
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Herbal Medicine- use herbs as supplements for better health. Ginseng is an herb that is widely accepted in the Chinese culture as a cancer fighting agent
Pain
Women in Healthcare
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Healthcare policy has tried to give women the same treatment as men, but traditionally they have no priority
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Mostly men work in the medical field
Personal Space and Eye Contact
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In the Chinese culture there is little to no personal space
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They have no problem bumping into people
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Group affiliation is very important
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Disrespectful to make eye contact with anyone
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Try to avoid public embarrassment at all costs
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