Will the expectation of care vary based on the faith base of the patient involved? How can the practitioner change care practice based on the faith of the patient? Give an example. Health care, and the expectation of health care, is a complex issue. Cultural and language barriers and faith and religious differences certainly complicate the situation. The expectations of care set by distinct faiths vary. Faith generally refers to a confident belief in something for which there is no proof or material evidence; faith can involve a person, idea, or thing, and it is usually followed by action related to the ideals or values of that belief (Taylor, Lillis, & LeMone, 2005). Faith-based patients have a profound hope that good will ultimately prevail. If a patient has faith in his or her...