Arab Heritage Case Study

Arab Heritage

The vaginal infection is a critical illness that has to be examined by the doctor . In this case it is necessary that the doctor examines the infected part and for that Samia needs to get undressed . Mrs . Nasser objected this as this is forbidden in her religion . Mrs . Nasser told that she would not allow the doctor to examine the infected part and requested the doctor to provide a prescription only . The role of the nurse is important in the part of convincing Mrs . Nasser so that Samia gets proper

medical attention

The nurse has to respond to the request of Mrs . Nasser taking into consideration the religious sentiments of Islam . The nurse should listen to Mrs . Nasser attentively and give feedbacks to the conversation . She should try to get acquainted with the family background of Mrs . Nasser and Samia as much as possible and pay heed to the problems . She should lend an attentive ear to the religious sentiments of the family . In the course of conversation , she should maintain dignity and should avoid body contacts with the family

It is a known fact that the Arabs place lot of importance on God as evident from the phrase Inshallah . Therefore , it would be great for the nurse if she can relate the course of the conversation to the intention of Allah . She may underline the fact that it is the intention of the God that has brought Samia to the medical facility . She may also insist upon...