Which is the philosophy of CULTURALCARE?
1. Holistic care is predicated on cultural HEALTH traditions and needs.
2. Sufficient money, technology, and science are used to cure.
3. Premature death must be avoided.
4. Disease and injury are avoided through health promotion and maintenance.
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Explanation: 1. The philosophy of CULTURALCARE is that holistic care is predicated on HEALTH traditions and the client/family/community needs and situation.
2. Modern medical care assumes that sufficient money, technology, and science will provide a cure or remedy.
3. Modern medicine seeks to prevent premature death.
4. Health promotion and maintenance in modern medicine will prevent disease and injury.
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