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The Problem of Ate Josie
The Problem of Ate Josie
1. If you were the parent of the child, would you allow a nurse to apply traditional
medicine to your child which comes with it an explanation on how the procedure is
done?
- I am open to learning from different cultures and practices if it can bring positive
change. As a parent, I would be receptive to a nurse's recommendations, regardless
of their cultural traditions. My priority would be my child's well-being, so I would
carefully evaluate the medical implications of the tradition. If there is no risk
involved and I have faith in the nurse's skills, I would be willing to proceed with it
for my child.
2. If you were Ate Josie, would you offer your help risking no less your precious job?
3. If you were the doctor of the patient and eventually the patient recovered quickly upon
the administration of “hilot” would you report Ate Josie to the admin for malpractice
and unprofessionalism
- As a doctor, I want to review the specific procedures done by Ate Josie to ensure
they were done correctly. If I determine that the procedures were safe and beneficial
for the patient's recovery, I wouldn't want to jeopardize Ate Josie's job. Reporting it
as malpractice or unprofessional would be unfair. Instead, I would like to
acknowledge Ate Josie's efforts, possibly conduct a study on the procedures, and
recommend them with medical evidence to support their safety and effectiveness.