Title: Cultural Integration and Evidence-Based Medicine: Balancing Perspectives in Health Care Delivery

First Discussion
Week 4
Resource: Ch. 8 to 14 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 
Define the term social contract.
Within this context, should cultures within the United States be expected to set aside some traditions or beliefs and integrate under a united social contract?
How does this impact or influence health care delivery within this country?
Please include sources/references to support your perspective.
Second Discussion 
Week 5
Resource: Ch. 15 to 17 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Due Thursday 
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Is it immoral or insensitive to set evidence-based medical practice over other cultural medical beliefs?
Fadiman compares the Hmong to a visual perception puzzle (p. 237). Do you agree or disagree with her metaphor? Explain your reasoning.
Provide sources to support your perspective on this issue.

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