For example, when Uncle Po fell ill and was hospitalized, a Hmong couple decided to go visit him. When they went, they checked whether he had a broken nose, because a broken nose indicates whether a person will die soon. They noticed his nose was broken and knew he would die soon. They all began to prepare for his death. The Hmong people hold a long funeral for him, which involves a chicken so that the chicken can help him find his soul in the afterlife (McSilver & Siegle). Hmong people rely heavily on the culture and area around them when it comes to health and wellness. In Western culture, people usually wait for the doctor to announce a person's death. They also don't send a chicken with that person, so when the person finds his soul, the chicken can assist. Western culture is highly dependent on doctor's orders, as the doctor is assumed to know