Health beliefs and health practices

Health beliefs and health practices affect the way a client responds to treatment, accepts his or her role in restoring and remaining healthy, as well as seeking medical care when needed. This discussion board will help us identify some of our personal beliefs and practices and become aware of some of our peers’ beliefs and practices. Nurses may disagree with a client’s health/illness beliefs; however, they must appreciate and respect these beliefs to assist the client to achieve healthcare goals.