Healthcare setting encounters patients from different
traditions, customs and religions. Every patient has his own
beliefs, thought process and customs to practice.
Nurses work in close approximation with the patient and work hard
to carry out their duties of caringbfor the patient. Having
knowledge about different religions and customs help nurses to
understand each patient's thoughts and behaviour.
It also helps in better bonding of the patient with the nurse.
Knowing patient's religion also helps the nurse in providing
spiritual care to the patient.
This also improves the effective communication between the patient
and nurse.
All these factors results in improved quality of patient care and
higher patient satisfaction.
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