European expansion had a dramatic impact on the cultural traditions, health, and religion of the Dominican people. The European countries had the expectations that their invasion should promote the European cultural tradition and this changed the structural characteristics such as religion and language for the Dominican Republic. Most Dominicans learned the personal language so that they could get the opportunity of economic mobility. Moreover, the Christian missionaries were much concerned with converting the indigenous people into Christians, who made the people practicing traditional religions reduce tremendously. Currently, over 95 percent of the population is Roman Catholic. Columbus and the missionaries introduced these Catholicism, and
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However, most people still consult the native dwellers such as voodoo practitioners, witch doctors, and herbalists since they find the move to be part of their culture. Infectious diseases and parasites are common in the …show more content…
Therefore, only 10 percent of the total populations who can afford health care services from such facilities. iv. Limitations of the public health system
The medical bills may be expensive because of the fees charged for healthcare services.
c. High-Quality Hospitals – Typically Used for Tourist
In the city of Santo Domingo, Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago is considered the best hospital, as it is renowned international facility and has increased recognition in Central American medical tourism market. The joint public and private facility has the 400-bed facility and offers numerous specialized and diagnostic services including cardiac and maternity care. Moreover, CEDIMAT is based in Santo Domingo and offers all-inclusive health-screening clinic. Also, Purto Plata, Centro Medico Bournigal and in Santiago, Clinical Corominas provides numerous private outpatient and inpatient health care services.
i. Who has access and why
The rich citizens can access the hospitals and international tourists who can easily afford the high prices in the hospitals. ii. What are the expectations of the patients and medical
However, most people still consult the native dwellers such as voodoo practitioners, witch doctors, and herbalists since they find the move to be part of their culture. Infectious diseases and parasites are common in the …show more content…
Therefore, only 10 percent of the total populations who can afford health care services from such facilities. iv. Limitations of the public health system
The medical bills may be expensive because of the fees charged for healthcare services.
c. High-Quality Hospitals – Typically Used for Tourist
In the city of Santo Domingo, Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago is considered the best hospital, as it is renowned international facility and has increased recognition in Central American medical tourism market. The joint public and private facility has the 400-bed facility and offers numerous specialized and diagnostic services including cardiac and maternity care. Moreover, CEDIMAT is based in Santo Domingo and offers all-inclusive health-screening clinic. Also, Purto Plata, Centro Medico Bournigal and in Santiago, Clinical Corominas provides numerous private outpatient and inpatient health care services.
i. Who has access and why
The rich citizens can access the hospitals and international tourists who can easily afford the high prices in the hospitals. ii. What are the expectations of the patients and medical