John Mark Ogu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6798342 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John Mark Ogu |
| GIVEN NAMES | John Mark |
| FAMILY NAME | Ogu |
| SIGNATURE | OGU J M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mercy Hospital Springfield Missouri USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0530-396X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Ubuntu Vis‐à‐Vis the Saying “We Are All in This Together” in the Context of the Covid‐19 Pandemic
This article analyzes the interplay between Ubuntu's philosophy: “I am, because we are; and because we are, therefore I am” with the expression “We are all in this together,” which resounded mostly in North America and Europe during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This article argues that the expression “We are all in this together” directly or indirectly adopted Ubuntu's philosophy of relational solidarity in handling and navigating the COVID‐19 pandemic…
Human dignity as a remedy for disrespect and shame in healthcare service
Disrespect, humiliation, and shame often affect patients' behavior as they receive treatment because these factors can cause emotional trauma. They can also make medical delivery and service difficult for patients and clinicians because they affect patient-physician relationships. They can cause distrust and anxiety among clinicians, patients, and families. They affect contagious and chronic patients more, especially when treatment is unavailable…
Ethics of folk medicine among the Igbo
Folk medicine, also known as traditional medicine, is an ancient cultural practice used to contain and manage illnesses and diseases. It is not wrong to say that western/modern medicine developed from folk medicine because medicine was practiced with herbs, divination, and superstition. Some people continue to rely on spiritual powers, divination, and herds in treating ill health. Folk medicine continues to be an integral part of healthcare among…
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Ethics of folk medicine among the Igbo
Folk medicine, also known as traditional medicine, is an ancient cultural practice used to contain and manage illnesses and diseases. It is not wrong to say that western/modern medicine developed from folk medicine because medicine was practiced with herbs, divination, and superstition. Some people continue to rely on spiritual powers, divination, and herds in treating ill health. Folk medicine continues to be an integral part of healthcare among…
Ubuntu Vis‐à‐Vis the Saying “We Are All in This Together” in the Context of the Covid‐19 Pandemic
This article analyzes the interplay between Ubuntu's philosophy: “I am, because we are; and because we are, therefore I am” with the expression “We are all in this together,” which resounded mostly in North America and Europe during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This article argues that the expression “We are all in this together” directly or indirectly adopted Ubuntu's philosophy of relational solidarity in handling and navigating the COVID‐19 pandemic…
Human dignity as a remedy for disrespect and shame in healthcare service
Disrespect, humiliation, and shame often affect patients' behavior as they receive treatment because these factors can cause emotional trauma. They can also make medical delivery and service difficult for patients and clinicians because they affect patient-physician relationships. They can cause distrust and anxiety among clinicians, patients, and families. They affect contagious and chronic patients more, especially when treatment is unavailable…
African cultural and philosophical studies (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (1 work) · Alternative medicine (1 work) · Anthropology (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Dignity (1 work) · Divination (1 work)