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Immorality, and evidence-based medical practice and culture

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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.

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Hmong cultural study and modern medicine priorities are discussed.

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In some regions, where the majority of the population subscribes to a certain cultural backdrop, it might not be immoral and even critical to mandate science-based practice. However, if most ignore or refuse to cooperate, adapting to the norm would be imperative. Just like with wildlife and evolution, those species that adapt quickly will endure and those that do not, will perish and become extinct. In the same way, medical providers may discover the practice, which ultimately works best for the population, at large. However, just as immunization works for most but not all and the current pandemic virus ...

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