Faculty Development
Dr. Karon Schwartz
- Posted by under Colloquim
- Thursday November 6th, 2008
November 21, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. in AC342
OLD ORDER AMISH AND HEALTH CARE; A LOOK AT THE HISTORY AND HEALTH CARE OPTIONS OF THIS UNIQUE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN CULTURE
The Old Order Amish were persecuted and displayed nonresistant behavior during the Protestant reformation. In their journey to America and transition to the life styles of the new world, the Old Order Amish clung to religious beliefs and practices of the old world. The traditional life style and closed system of the Amish pose a challenge to the modern world of health care.
This lecture will:
- Review the history of the Old Order Amish Religious Culture.
- Examine current life ways.
- Distinguish between health care beliefs and options of the Amish people.
- Identify approaches to the Amish in the health care setting.
Karon Schwartz, Ph.D. Interim Dean of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Program Director. Dr. Schwartz completed her doctoral studies at Wayne State University. Her dissertation was: “Breast cancer health care beliefs, values and practices of Amish women.” She has cared for Amish families as a nurse and a friend for over 30 years. She has presented this lecture to leaders in both Amish and non-Amish communities.
