Question

In the context of health communication, what are some major implications of the potential tension between patients’ health beliefs and desires? Provide a practical or personal experience.

Answer 1

Religion,culture,beliefs and customs can have impact on patients understanding of health concepts.mainly,how they take care of their health and how they make decisions related to her health.clinicians may not have proper training and the give false information without understanding how it will effect on patients.for instance,disease related dietary advice will be difficult to follow if it does not confirm to the foods or cooking methods used by the patient.some times eye contact or physical touch will be expected in some cultures and inappropriate or offend in others.these are the major connections between patients health beliefs and desires