A male client is visiting his family in the United States and experiences what his family describes as a "breakdown." His family takes him to a stress treatment center at a local mental health clinic
The client is a follower of traditional folk medicine practices and is agitated when he learns that he must see a licensed psychiatrist. Which care providers is this client most likely accustomed to? (Select all that apply.) a. Healers
b. Shamans
c. Nurse practitioners
d. Spiritualists
e. Lay unlicensed therapists
A, B, D, E
Individuals who practice folk medicine for care typically do not see licensed health care providers, such as nurse practitioners and physicians. Folk medicine beliefs regarding the causes of disorders and treatments are different from Western medicine beliefs.
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