Global Health Systems 1st Edition by Margie Lovett Scott ,Faith Prather

Exercise 10

For some segments of Canada's population, family, particularly women, serve in important caregiver roles, and religion is a strong therapeutic element of support in healthcare situations. Describe what you have observed along these lines. In your opinion, what are the advantages of family as participants in the cycle of care, and what might be some drawbacks. As greater numbers of women join the workforce, how do you think the caregiver role of the family will change? What are the implications for healthcare providers? Discuss your views of religion in relation to health care? In your opinion, to what extent does a person's religious beliefs help or detract from efforts to improve a patient's health status?