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HOLISM

from ho los , a Greek word meaning all, entire, total

the idea that all the properties of a givens system

(physical, biological, chemical, social, economic, mental,

linguistic, etc.) cannot be determined or explained by its

component parts alone. Instead, the system as a whole

determines in an important way how the parts behave.


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Never forget that it is not a pneumonia, but a

pneumonic man who is your patient.

sir William Gull (1816-90)
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Holistic approach

The holistic approach to healthincludes holistic nutrition: nourishingthe body, the mind and the spirit.

If you neglect the health of any onecomponent, it would be detrimental

tothe health of the other two, and to

your overall health


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CONCEPT

wellness envelopes most every aspect of a

persons being.

In order to become totally healthy, one must be

healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and

spiritually.


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The management of the whole person, orthe holistic approach, is an important

approach to patient care and modern

medicine. Whole person diagnosis is

based on two components:

the disease-centred diagnosis.

the patient-centred diagnosis.


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Disease-centered management

rest

drugs

intervention

surgery

other invasive techniques


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PATIENT-CENTERED

not only takes into account the diagnosed disease and itsmanagement but also adds another dimension That of thepsychosocial hallmarks of the patient, including details about:

the patient as a person

emotional reaction towards the illness

the family support

effect on work and income

Effect on sexuality

Effect on attitudes and spirituality

psychological effects

-stress and anxiety-abnormal illness/behaviour

-sleep/insomnia

- depression


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Explanation, basic counseling

and patient education

One of the most important feature of

management is careful and appropriate

explanation, meanwhile educate the patientregarding the disease and symptoms for

example, the reasons for the chronic back pain

and why it is self-continuous.


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It is noteworthy just how impressed some patients are

when they are physically examined by doctor with goodskills and caring. It is appreciated particularly by thosewho say: the doctor did not get me to take off my clothesnor examine me.

Support includes acting as the patients advocate duringthe complex process of coping with the red tape ofworkers compensation formalities, examination by otherdoctors and any medico legal issues.


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SITUATION

Mrs Johnnson is being seen at the diabetesclinic at her local hospital. A special diet hasbeen recommended because of her diabetes. Ithas been one month since she was last in, andshe has reduce 4 pounds. Her blood sugar levelcan be controlled. She stated that she controlher diet and has been walking like she wasadvised to do. She told her doctor, Im 75 years

old and Ive been eating so much ice cream andcandy before and now Im going to change mylife for a better health.

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