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Alms, Rebecca 2014-07-10T08:35:23Z 2014-07-10T08:35:23Z 2014 https://wakespace.lib.wfu.edu/handle/10339/39251 Religion has a great impact on the medical decisions of many people, especially the most devout. The intent of this thesis is to explore the role of religion in the doctor-patient relationship, specifically through the case study of the serpent-handlers. This religious sect is found primarily in the Appalachian Mountains and holds religious beliefs that affect their utilization of the medical system. I examine how religious and cultural issues are currently dealt with, through cultural competence. I identify several problems with this approach and suggest an alternative: cultural humility. Through acceptance of the practice of cultural humility, medical providers could better care for patients with diverse religious views. en Wake Forest University cultural competence cultural humility doctor patient relationship religion serpent handlers Religion in the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility Thesis Hyde, Michael J King, Nancy MP Leonard, Bill J Bioethics open.access