HSC 206 - Cult Persp of Hlth,Dis & Well

Institution:

Sage College of Albany

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Description:

Health care is as much a part of culture as religion. A particular culture not only shapes and defines illness, disability and health, but also determines what illnesses are available, who gets them, and how they are treated. This course will deal with in-depth analyses and comparison of several traditional non-western healthcare philosophies and approaches including Eastern (Chinese), Middle Eastern, Latino, and Native American. Students will explore cultural factors related to therapeutic motivation including health-related beliefs and values, the quality of the health professional-patient communication process, and issues related to client control of treatment and dependency on the health professional and healthcare system.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sage.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 292-1717

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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