Dominican Republic Research Paper
Tabitha Glenn
Dr. Johnson
MED LAW Tues/Thur
12/6/12
The island of the Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean Sea, and its part of the West Indies. The Dominican Republic shares the land with Haiti and the entire island is known as Hispaniola. Hispaniola as it was called when Christopher Columbus discovered it, he discovered it on his first voyage in 1492. The founding of this island was very important to European settlers and it played a major part in the economic growth that Europe had when the new world was discovered. The agriculture that is part of this island has help establish an economic structure that has led the Dominican Republic become to what it is today.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate, with more …show more content…
Catholics believe the authority of the church lies within the hierarchy of the church; Catholics believe the authority of the church lies within the believer. They also believe that truth is found in the Bible, as interpreted by the church, but also found in church tradition. They also believe that truth is found in Scripture, as interpreted by the individual, and that the original writings of the authors of the Bible are without error. Most of the Roman Catholics’ do not believe in birth control and surprising believes in very quick divorces. Folk religions and beliefs are practiced such as Voodoo, but they often are in more closed circles and private spheres since they are berated as “evil.” Curanderos are a kind of folk healer that many seek out for healing herbs and incantations for the purpose of healing. At many open markets, you will see various herbs and candles being sold for just this purpose most Dominican citizens who practice these types of beliefs are very private about them for fear of persecution. There has also been a rise in the Jewish religion in the Dominican who most practice and reside around the capital Santo Domingo.
Medicine and Healthcare in the Dominican most of the population use public clinics and hospitals and hospitals that provide free care. People who can afford to pay prefer to go to private doctors. At the public clinics they tend to be understaffed, poorly equipped and focus on curative rather than preventive care. Usually in the Dominican there are a one to one thousand doctor patient ratio. Many in the Dominican consult with native healers including witch doctors, voodoo practioners and
Dr. Johnson
MED LAW Tues/Thur
12/6/12
The island of the Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean Sea, and its part of the West Indies. The Dominican Republic shares the land with Haiti and the entire island is known as Hispaniola. Hispaniola as it was called when Christopher Columbus discovered it, he discovered it on his first voyage in 1492. The founding of this island was very important to European settlers and it played a major part in the economic growth that Europe had when the new world was discovered. The agriculture that is part of this island has help establish an economic structure that has led the Dominican Republic become to what it is today.
The Dominican Republic has a tropical climate, with more …show more content…
Catholics believe the authority of the church lies within the hierarchy of the church; Catholics believe the authority of the church lies within the believer. They also believe that truth is found in the Bible, as interpreted by the church, but also found in church tradition. They also believe that truth is found in Scripture, as interpreted by the individual, and that the original writings of the authors of the Bible are without error. Most of the Roman Catholics’ do not believe in birth control and surprising believes in very quick divorces. Folk religions and beliefs are practiced such as Voodoo, but they often are in more closed circles and private spheres since they are berated as “evil.” Curanderos are a kind of folk healer that many seek out for healing herbs and incantations for the purpose of healing. At many open markets, you will see various herbs and candles being sold for just this purpose most Dominican citizens who practice these types of beliefs are very private about them for fear of persecution. There has also been a rise in the Jewish religion in the Dominican who most practice and reside around the capital Santo Domingo.
Medicine and Healthcare in the Dominican most of the population use public clinics and hospitals and hospitals that provide free care. People who can afford to pay prefer to go to private doctors. At the public clinics they tend to be understaffed, poorly equipped and focus on curative rather than preventive care. Usually in the Dominican there are a one to one thousand doctor patient ratio. Many in the Dominican consult with native healers including witch doctors, voodoo practioners and