Significance of Jewish Culture on Palliative Care Nursing

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Abstract

Dealing with life limiting health problems is a traumatic experience for patients as well as

families. Palliative approach refers to strategies or interventions which aim to improve

quality of life of the patient by focusing upon body, mind and spirit. It can be achieved by

different methods in which spirituality or cultural aspect of a person is critical. Although

medical science has been developed many folds, advice and suggestions of Rabbis (Jewish

religious persons) must be sought while addressing patients from Jewish culture. The

diverseness in Jewish cultural belief and practice makes it difficult for palliative care nurses

to stick to any particular healthcare guidelines (Bentur, Emanuel, & Cherney, 2012). The

belief of the patient and families in the terminal illness matters a lot, as Jewish perception of

palliative care is seen as a prohibited form of losing faith in the healing process. It is seen as a

step against the belief that GOD will heal that may result in punishment to those who are

involved in this procedure. Therefore, from nursing and biomedical ethics point of view,

facilitating care within their perceived belief and practice is a better option than challenging

it. The practices of Jewish differ in their way and degree of complexity. Therefore, a nurse

must have thorough knowledge on Jewish cultural traditions as well as practices throughout

the year, while facilitating palliative care (Richardson, MacLeod, & Kent, 2012).