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One should formally address this culture first, then form a relationship, and ask if it is alright to call them by their first name or nickname.  Addressing them informally without permission may be seen as disrespectful. 

 

This culture tends to give as little information as possible.  Sexual problems are especially hard for these clients to deal with.  Women may feel more comfortable with women doctors for sexual problems because female purity, chastity, and modesty are held in such high regard.  A woman who is physically exposed to a male outside cultural norms will bring shame to the family.

 

This culture highly values the presence of family members at time of family crisis.  During a medical appointment it is common for a family member to stay with the client and help answer questions about the client’s health.

 

This culture believes that imbalance can cause illness.  This imbalance may be caused by natural forces or changes in the environment

 

This culture believes that the body is as holy as the mind.  In fact, their tradition views the mind and body as one.  This culture is very reluctant to accept the term “brain dead.”  Pronouncing such a person to be "dead" could be viewed as disrespectful.

 

This culture practices moxibustion, which is the burning of a soft material at specified spots corresponding to internal energy channels on the skin. 

 

This culture consists mainly of giving everything that you have to those around you.  This includes gift giving, and also lending your time to the tribe and family.  The Indian community lives in close integration with the environment.  The environment plays a major role in the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of this cultures life. 

 

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