Concept of the Pledge with Health and Illness

Abstract

This article aims to create an understanding of the concept of the pledge, traditional moral rituals that are used in the health system. By reviewing relevant literature and summary of the study shows the relevance of the pledge to influence the health system and the person with the illness. The study found that, the Pledge is an activity found in every region of Thailand. That is ritual to request sacred things in order to achieve one’s desire. With a contract agreement as an exchange. They correlated with the health system in the manner of seeking refuge in the mind. And creating motivation for express healthy behavior. People can apply it to health care. If this does not violate the consequences of legal and ethical treatment, and it also affects the wellbeing of the patient.