HS20-HC1
Analyze how Western, Indigenous, traditional, complementary and alternative approaches to health care can contribute to a holistic (e.g., mental, emotional, physical and spiritual) perspective of health.

CP, DM, SI

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Identify how humanity's beliefs about health, wellness, illness, disease and treatment have changed over time. (STSE)
(b) Discuss the importance of and difficulties in defining terms such as Western, Indigenous, traditional, complementary and alternative approaches to health care within a global context. (K, A, S, STSE)
(c) Assess how practitioners of Western, Indigenous, traditional, complementary and alternative approaches to health care address health, wellness, illness, disease, and treatment through beliefs and practices such as Circle of Life, disharmony of body energies, being symptom free and healthy lifestyle choices. (K, A, STSE)
(d) Identify where Western, Indigenous, traditional, complementary and alternative approaches to health care are offered in your community and elsewhere in Saskatchewan. (STSE, K)
(e) Research the costs associated with various approaches to health care and the health benefits available to residents of Saskatchewan and Canada. (K, STSE)
(f) Investigate the intended results of using natural products (e.g., herbs, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and essential oils), mind and body practices (e.g., acupuncture, various massage therapies, yoga, spinal manipulation, relaxation techniques, meditation, and movement therapies) and other complementary and/or alternative approaches to health care. (K, A, STSE)
(g) Examine the significance of rituals, place-based ceremonies, plants, and traditional herbs in Indigenous and traditional approaches to health care. (K, A, STSE)
(h) Assess the importance of clinical trial features (e.g., informed consent, randomized control trial, blind and double-blind protocols and placebos) in providing reliable scientific evidence to support Western approaches to health care. (STSE)
(i) Provide examples of how one or more of the major approaches to health care might be implemented together to support the health and wellbeing of an individual from mental, emotional, physical and spiritual perspectives. (K, A, STSE)
(j) Discuss potential health hazards or complications that may arise from combining different approaches to health care to address an individual's health concerns. (K, A, STSE)
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R100732
Alternative Medicine
This resource provides supplemental support for the Health Care Philosophies and Ethics and the Diagnostics and Treatment outcomes for Health Science 20. At an accessible reading level, the text discusses the pros and cons of alternative treatments, such as herbal medicine and hypnosis, and how they can be used alone or together with conventional health care. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary and suggestions for further reading. Please note that this title is part of the USA Today Health Reports series and is based on the US health care system.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.10
Record posted/updated: December 7, 2018
R101815
Thyroid Cancer
This book offers five brief chapters on the topic of thyroid cancer. The resource explores content such as living with cancer as well as its history, diagnosis, treatment and future research.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.00 USD
Record posted/updated: March 3, 2022
R100715
DHO Health Science (Updated 8th ed.)
This textbook, written to provide beginning post-secondary health science students entry-level knowledge and skills required for a variety of health care careers, provides support for the Health Philosophies and Ethics and Career Exploration outcomes. The first part of the textbook provides basic knowledge and skills for many careers, while the second part of the text introduces specific health care career skills and knowledge. Each chapter includes objectives, key terms, an information section, and a procedures section. Additional text features include: a research section to highlight the types of research occurring in the field, a career highlighted and related health careers sections, full-colour photos and illustrations, an internet search section, a summary, and review questions. The textbook follows American health care regulations and does not cover Canadian ethics or health care regulations.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $189.95
Record posted/updated: December 7, 2018
R101042
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. Student Text (12th ed.)
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $175.00
Record posted/updated: December 7, 2018
R101043
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions. Student Text: An Interactive Journey (4th ed.)
The chapters in this textbook resource provide support for the Human Body outcomes. This visually appealing textbook is rich in features that include: a Pronunciation guide, a Clinical Application section to connect the content to clinical practice, an Applied Science section to present the health science in relation to the anatomical and physiological content being studied, an Amazing Body Facts box with interesting facts, a Learning Hints section to facilitate learning of content, a Media Extra section that provides links to related online videos and media, a Test Your Knowledge section to check understanding, and a Case Study section to place the science within the real-world context. Each chapter ends with a chapter summary and review questions. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives, or ways of knowing.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $97.60
Record posted/updated: April 5, 2019
R101471
Thinking Critically. Medical Marijuana
The text presents the pros and cons of medical marijuana use. The book includes a table of contents, a section containing medical marijuana facts and suggestions for further research. Because this title contains information about US laws and statistics, students should be encouraged to research Canadian facts and perspectives on this issue as well.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $41.40
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R009254
Muskrats and Fire
Muskrats and Fire, written by Renée Carrière in collaboration with Charlebois Community School students in Cumberland House, provides a personal account of their journey to answer the question: Where have all the muskrats gone? The book weaves historical and present-day teachings shared by community Knowledge Keepers with the Saskatchewan K-12 curriculum. Stories centre around one Cree dialect and the cultural experiences of a specific community. It is not meant to encompass all Indigenous communities or cultural practices.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: April 9, 2019
R007143
CurioCity Educator Resources
This website offers a compilation of resources including articles, videos, projects and activities.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: March 7, 2022