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Artificial Nutrition and Hydration : The New Catholic Debate

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edited by Christopher Tollefsen. --Dordrecht: Springer , c2008.
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Pope John Paul II surprised much of the medical world in 2004 with his strongly worded statement insisting that patients in a persistent vegetative state should be provided with nutrition and hydration. While many Catholic bioethicists defended the Pope's claim that the life of all human beings, even those in a persistent vegetative state or a coma, was worth protecting, others argued that the Pope's position marked a shift from the traditional Catholic teaching on the withdrawal of medical tre…
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Responsibility
edited by Christopher Tollefsen
Place of Publication
Dordrecht
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2008
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 229 p.)
Series Vol.
93
5
Series Title
Philosophy and medicine
Catholic studies in bioethics
ISBN
9781402062070
9781402062063 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Catholicism
Fluid Therapy - ethics
Nutritional Support - ethics
Persistent Vegetative State - therapy
Religion and Medicine
Terminal Care - ethics
Abstract
Pope John Paul II surprised much of the medical world in 2004 with his strongly worded statement insisting that patients in a persistent vegetative state should be provided with nutrition and hydration. While many Catholic bioethicists defended the Pope's claim that the life of all human beings, even those in a persistent vegetative state or a coma, was worth protecting, others argued that the Pope's position marked a shift from the traditional Catholic teaching on the withdrawal of medical treatment at the end of life. The debate among Catholic bioethicists over the Pope's statement only grew more intense during the controversy surrounding Terry Schiavo's death in 2005, as bioethicists on both sides of the debate argued about the legitimacy of removing her feeding tubes. This collection of essays by some of the most prominent Catholic bioethicists addresses the Pope's statements, the moral issues surrounding artificial feeding and hydration, the refusal of treatment, and the ethics of care for those at the end of life.
Contents
Part I. The Issue -- Why do Unresponsive Patients Still Matter? -- Are We Morally Obliged to Feed PVS Patients Till Natural Death? -- Caring for Persons in the "Persistent Vegetative State" and Pope John Paul II's March 20 2004 Address "On Life-Sustaining Treatments and the Vegetative State" -- Food and Fluids: Human Law, Human Rights and Human Interests -- Part II. Philosophers Address the Issue -- Quality of Life and Assisted Nutrition -- Towards Ethical Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration -- Understanding the Ethics of Artificially Providing Food and Water -- The Ethics of Pope John Paul's Allocution on Care of the PVS Patient: A Response to J.L.A. Garcia -- Part III. Symposium on the Views of Fr. Kevin O'Rourke, O.P. -- Reflections on the Papal Allocution Concerning Care For PVS Patients -- The Papal Allocution Concerning Care for PVS Patients: A Reply to Fr. O'Rourke -- Response to Patrick Lee -- The Morality of Tube Feeding PVS Patients: A Critique of the View of Kevin O'Rourke, O.P. -- Part IV. Concluding Reflections -- Ten Errors Regarding End of Life Issues, and Especially Artificial Nutrition and Hydration.
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Birth control and the Christian : a Protestant symposium on the control of human reproduction

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edited by Walter O. Spitzer and Carlyle L. Saylor. --Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House , 1969.
Call Number
WP 630 B59 1969
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WP 630 B59 1969
Author
Spitzer, Walter O.
Corporate Author
Christian Medical Society
Other Authors
Christian Medical Society
Christianity Today
Responsibility
edited by Walter O. Spitzer and Carlyle L. Saylor
Place of Publication
Wheaton, IL
Publisher
Tyndale House
Date of Publication
1969
Physical Description
590 p.
Subjects (MeSH)
Contraception - ethics
Religion and Medicine
Notes
Sponsored jointly by the Christian Medical Society and Christianity Today.
"Bibliography, compiled by Lewis P. Bird": p. [501] - 521.
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Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
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Care of mind care of spirit : a psychiatrist explores spiritual direction

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Gerald G. May. --New York, NY: Harper Collins , 1992.
Call Number
WM 61 M32 1992
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WM 61 M32 1992
Author
May, Gerald G.
Responsibility
Gerald G. May
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Collins
Date of Publication
1992
Physical Description
232 p.
ISBN
60655674
Subjects (MeSH)
Pastoral Care
Spirituality
Religion and Medicine
Religion
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
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1
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Caring for dying people of different faiths

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Julia Neuberger. (3rd ed.) --Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , c2004.
Call Number
WB 310 N478c 2004
Location
Cape Breton Regional
Call Number
WB 310 N478c 2004
Author
Neuberger, Julia
Responsibility
Julia Neuberger
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Date of Publication
c2004
Physical Description
viii, 104 p.
ISBN
9781857759457
1857759451
Subjects (MeSH)
Cultural Characteristics
Culturally Competent Care
Hospice Care
Religion and Medicine
Subjects (LCSH)
Death--Religious aspects
Terminal care--Religious aspects
Contents
Introduction to caring for dying people of different faiths -- Judaism -- Christianity -- African and Afro-Caribbean beliefs and customs -- Islam -- Hinduism -- Sikhism -- Buddhism -- Chinese beliefs and customs -- Japanese beliefs and customs -- Humanism -- People as individuals.
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Book
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Cape Breton Regional
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Contemporary Bioethics : Islamic Perspective

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Mohammed Ali Al-Bar, Hassan Chamsi-Pasha. --Cham: SpringerOpen , c2015.
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This book discusses the common principles of morality and ethics derived from divinely endowed intuitive reason through the creation of al-fitr' a (nature) and human intellect (al-‘aql). Biomedical topics are presented and ethical issues related to topics such as genetic testing, assisted reproduction and organ transplantation are discussed. Whereas these natural sources are God’s special gifts to human beings, God’s revelation as given to the prophets is the supernatural source of divine guida…
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Al-Bar, Mohammed Ali
Other Authors
Chamsi-Pasha, Hassan
Responsibility
Mohammed Ali Al-Bar, Hassan Chamsi-Pasha.
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
SpringerOpen
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 267 p.)
ISBN
9783319184289
9783319184296 (Print ed.)
9783319184272 (Print ed.)
9783319363813 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Bioethical Issues
Islam
Religion and Medicine
Specialty
Ethics
Abstract
This book discusses the common principles of morality and ethics derived from divinely endowed intuitive reason through the creation of al-fitr' a (nature) and human intellect (al-‘aql). Biomedical topics are presented and ethical issues related to topics such as genetic testing, assisted reproduction and organ transplantation are discussed. Whereas these natural sources are God’s special gifts to human beings, God’s revelation as given to the prophets is the supernatural source of divine guidance through which human communities have been guided at all times through history. The second part of the book concentrates on the objectives of Islamic religious practice – the maqa' sid – which include: Preservation of Faith, Preservation of Life, Preservation of Mind (intellect and reason), Preservation of Progeny (al-nasl) and Preservation of Property. Lastly, the third part of the book discusses selected topical issues, including abortion, assisted reproduction devices, genetics, organ transplantation, brain death and end-of-life aspects. For each topic, the current medical evidence is followed by a detailed discussion of the ethical issues involved.
Contents
Part I. Introductory Chapters -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Sources of Common Principles of Morality and Ethics in Islam -- 3. The Origins of Islamic Morality and Ethics -- 4. Virtue Ethics and Moral Character Related to Medical Profession -- 5. Regulation of Medical Profession and Medical Research -- Part II. The Four Principles of Biomedical Ethics with an Islamic Perspective -- 6. Autonomy -- 7. Nonmaleficence -- 8. Beneficence -- 9. Justice: The Lost Value -- Part III. Selected Topics -- 10. Abortion -- 11. Assisted Reproductive Technology: Islamic Perspective -- 12. Ethical Issues in Genetics (Premarital Counseling, Genetic Testing, Genetic Engineering, Cloning and Stem Cell Therapy, DNA Fingerprinting -- 13. Organ Transplantation -- 14. Brain Death -- 15. End-of-Life Care -- Glossary.
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Family care and medical management for Jehovah's Witnesses

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Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. --Brooklyn, NY: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York , 1995.
Call Number
BX 8526 F33 1995
Location
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Call Number
BX 8526 F33 1995
Corporate Author
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Place of Publication
Brooklyn, NY
Publisher
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York
Date of Publication
1995
Physical Description
various pagings
Subjects (MeSH)
Jehovah's Witnesses
Christianity
Religion and Medicine
Blood Substitutes
Attitude to Health
Treatment Refusal
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
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1
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Handbook of spirituality and worldview in clinical practice

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Josephson, Allan. --Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Pub. , 2004.
Call Number
WM 420 J83h 2004
Location
Nova Scotia Hospital
Call Number
WM 420 J83h 2004
Author
Josephson, Allan
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychiatric Pub.
Date of Publication
2004
Physical Description
179 p.
ISBN
1585621048
Subjects (MeSH)
Psychotherapy
Religion and Psychology
Spirituality
Religion and Medicine
Format
Book
Location
Nova Scotia Hospital
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Health Care in Eleventh-Century China

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Nathan Sivin. (1st ed.) --Cham: Springer , c2015.
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By examining all the prevalent varieties of therapy from self-care to religious ritual, this book explores health care practices in China, before modern times. In ancient China most people were unable to afford a doctor, even in the unlikely case that one lived near their village and was willing to treat peasants. What did they do when their children got sick? The answer is to be found in this book, which goes far beyond the history of medicine. The author uses methods of medical anthropology t…
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Sivin, Nathan
Responsibility
Nathan Sivin
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 223 p. : 2 illus.)
Series
Archimedes : New Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Series Vol.
v. 43
Series Title
Archimedes (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
ISBN
9783319204277
9783319204260 (print ed.)
ISSN
1385-0180
Subjects (MeSH)
Buddhism - history
History, Medieval
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - history
Religion and Medicine
Other Subjects
China
Abstract
By examining all the prevalent varieties of therapy from self-care to religious ritual, this book explores health care practices in China, before modern times. In ancient China most people were unable to afford a doctor, even in the unlikely case that one lived near their village and was willing to treat peasants. What did they do when their children got sick? The answer is to be found in this book, which goes far beyond the history of medicine. The author uses methods of medical anthropology to explain the curative roles of popular religion, Daoism, Buddhism, and the therapeutic rites performed by imperial officials. Readers will discover the steady interaction of religious healing and classical medicine in this culture. This highly readable book builds on over forty years of study and analysis of early liturgical and medical writings, and a wide variety of other sources. Its focus on the eleventh century throws new light on a period of rapid transition in many aspects of therapy, and it will appeal to scholars and general readers alike.
Contents
1. Health Care, Medicine, and Chinese Society -- 2. Some Definitions and Viewpoints -- 3. The Question of Efficacy -- 4. Classical Medicine -- 5. Therapy in Popular Religion -- 6. Therapy in Elite Religions -- 7. Therapy in the State Religion -- 8. Conclusions.
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Hospital ministry : the role of the chaplain today

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Edited by Lawrence E. Holst. --New York, NY: Crossroad , 1985.
Call Number
WM 61 H673 1985
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WM 61 H673 1985
Author
Holst, Lawrence E.
Responsibility
Edited by Lawrence E. Holst
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crossroad
Date of Publication
1985
Physical Description
242 p.
ISBN
824506979
Subjects (MeSH)
Religion and Medicine
Pastoral Care
Religion
Spirituality
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
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1
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Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in Malaysia

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Sima Barmania, Michael J. Reiss. --Cham: Springer , c2018.
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This salient text presents a culturally aware public health approach to the HIV epidemic in Malaysia, a country emblematic of the Muslim world's response to the crisis. It explores complex interactions of religion with health as a source of coping as well as stigma and denial, particularly as Islam plays a central role in Malaysian culture, politics, and policy. At the heart of the book, a groundbreaking study analyzes attitudes and behaviors toward prevention among diverse people living with H…
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Barmania, Sima
Other Authors
Reiss, Michael J.
Responsibility
Sima Barmania, Michael J. Reiss
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 95 p
Series Title
SpringerBriefs in public health
ISBN
9783319689098
9783319689081 (print ed.)
9783319689104 (print ed.)
ISSN
2192-3698
Subjects (MeSH)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control
HIV Infections - prevention & control
Health Policy
Islam
Religion and Medicine
Other Subjects
Malaysia
Specialty
Infectious Disease Medicine
Policy
Religion
Abstract
This salient text presents a culturally aware public health approach to the HIV epidemic in Malaysia, a country emblematic of the Muslim world's response to the crisis. It explores complex interactions of religion with health as a source of coping as well as stigma and denial, particularly as Islam plays a central role in Malaysian culture, politics, and policy. At the heart of the book, a groundbreaking study analyzes attitudes and behaviors toward prevention among diverse people living with HIV, faith leaders, and government health officials. From these findings, readers gain insight into how health professionals, policymakers, and organizations can create appropriate prevention programs in Malaysia, with implications for other Muslim countries. This timely volume: Situates Malaysia and the Asian Pacific region in the context of the HIV epidemic. Analyzes ways Islamic beliefs can shape perceptions of HIV and prevention policy. Reviews a unique study of stakeholder opinions and practices regarding HIV. Discusses the consequences of Islamic rulings on sex outside marriage. Offers recommendations for effective HIV prevention practice and policy. Islam and Health Policies Related to HIV Prevention in Malaysiaáis of immediate relevance to researchers studying HIV prevention, social aspects of religion, sexuality, and sex education. Policymakers in health promotion and health education as well as graduate students in sex education, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies should also find it useful.
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Islamic bioethics : problems and perspectives

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by Dariusch Atighetchi. --Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands , c2007.
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Author
Atighetchi, Dariusch
Responsibility
by Dariusch Atighetchi
Place of Publication
Dordrecht
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Date of Publication
c2007
Series Vol.
31
Series Title
International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine
ISBN
9781402049620
Subjects (MeSH)
Islam
Bioethical Issues
Religion and Medicine
Subjects (LCSH)
Medical ethics
Religion
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Oncofertility : Ethical, Legal, Social, and Medical Perspectives

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edited by Teresa K. Woodruff, Laurie Zoloth, Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Sarah Rodriguez. --Boston, MA: Springer Science+Business Media , c2010.
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Author
Woodruff, Teresa K
Other Authors
Zoloth, Laurie
Campo-Engelstein, Lisa
Rodriguez, Sarah
Responsibility
edited by Teresa K. Woodruff, Laurie Zoloth, Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Sarah Rodriguez
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Date of Publication
c2010
Series Vol.
156
Series Title
Cancer treatment and research
ISBN
9781441965189
Subjects (MeSH)
Bioethical Issues
Biomedical Technology - ethics
Fertility Preservation - ethics
Infertility, Female
Infertility, male
Neoplasms - complications
Religion and Medicine
Subjects (LCSH)
Medical ethics
Reproductive medicine
Oncology
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e-Book
Location
Online
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Public health in the age of anxiety : religious and cultural roots of vaccine hesitancy in Canada

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Bramadat, Paul. --Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2017.
Call Number
WA 115 P83 2017
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WA 115 P83 2017
Author
Bramadat, Paul
Other Authors
Guay, Maryse
Bettinger, Julie A.
Roy, Real
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
398 p.
ISBN
9.78E+12
Subjects (MeSH)
Vaccination - ethics
Vaccination Refusal
Vaccines
Culturally Competent Care
Religion and Medicine
Canada
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
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1
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Quo Vadis Medical Healing : Past Concepts and New Approaches

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edited by Susanna Elm, Stefan N. Willich. --Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands , c2009.
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Online
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Author
Elm, Susanna
Other Authors
Willich, Stefan N
Responsibility
edited by Susanna Elm, Stefan N. Willich
Place of Publication
Dordrecht
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Date of Publication
c2009
Series Vol.
44
Series Title
International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine
ISBN
9781402089428
Subjects (MeSH)
Philosophy, Medical
Ethics, Medical
History of Medicine
Religion and Medicine
Social Medicine
Subjects (LCSH)
Medical ethics
Social sciences
History of medicine
Religion
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e-Book
Location
Online
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Spirituality and health : what's good for the soul can be good for the body too

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James Roch. --Ottawa, ON: Catholic Health Association of Canada , 1996.
Call Number
WM 61 H4 R64 1996
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WM 61 H4 R64 1996
Author
Roch, James
Corporate Author
Catholic Health Association of Canada
Responsibility
James Roch
Place of Publication
Ottawa, ON
Publisher
Catholic Health Association of Canada
Date of Publication
1996
Physical Description
74 p : ill.
ISBN
920705243
Subjects (MeSH)
Religion and Medicine
Mental Healing
Catholicism
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Copies
1
Loan Period
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Spirituality and health : what's good for the soul can be good for the body, too

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Roche, James. --Ottawa, ON: Catholic Health Association of Canada , 1996.
Call Number
BX 1795 .H4 R673s 1996
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
BX 1795 .H4 R673s 1996
Author
Roche, James
Place of Publication
Ottawa, ON
Publisher
Catholic Health Association of Canada
Date of Publication
1996
Physical Description
74 p.
ISBN
0920705243
Subjects (MeSH)
Spirituality
Religion and Medicine
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
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1
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3 weeks
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Spirituality in Healthcare : Perspectives for Innovative Practice

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Fiona Timmins, Sílvia Caldeira, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2019.
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This book provides a condensed but comprehensive up-to-date overview of spirituality and its application to health care. The need for healthcare workers to provide spiritual care or meet patients’ spiritual needs is gaining increasing importance in nursing and midwifery policy at local, national and international level. Internationally, there is a growing belief in spirituality as a valid dimension of care. The book highlights a range of examples and case studies facilitating the practical appl…
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Timmins, Fiona
Caldeira, Sílvia
Responsibility
Fiona Timmins, Sílvia Caldeira, editors
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (vi, 223 p.) : 23 illus., 14 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030044206
9783030044190 (Print ed.)
9783030044213 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Pastoral Care
Patient Care - psychology
Religion and Medicine
Spirituality
Specialty
Psychology
Religion
Abstract
This book provides a condensed but comprehensive up-to-date overview of spirituality and its application to health care. The need for healthcare workers to provide spiritual care or meet patients’ spiritual needs is gaining increasing importance in nursing and midwifery policy at local, national and international level. Internationally, there is a growing belief in spirituality as a valid dimension of care. The book highlights a range of examples and case studies facilitating the practical application of the recommendations discussed. In addition to presenting new psychological perspectives, various activities throughout will encourage readers to form their own opinion on the issues covered. The suggestions for further reading and useful websites will also help readers interested in exploring specific areas in more depth. Combining contributions by authors from various disciplines, the book offers a valuable tool for qualified professional healthcare workers in practice, including nurses, social workers, doctors and chaplains. With its handy format, this practical pocket guide offers a faithful companion for practitioners.
Contents
1. What Is Spirituality? -- 2. The Psychology of Spirituality and Religion in Health Care -- 3. Spiritual Assessment in Healthcare: An Overview of Comprehensive, Sensitive Approaches to Spiritual Assessment for Use Within the Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team -- 4. Spirituality as a Public Health Issue: The Potential Role of Spirituality in Promoting Health -- 5. Health Outcomes of Religious and Spiritual Belief, Behavior, and Belonging: Implications for Healthcare Professionals -- 6. Spirituality and Childbirth -- 7. Providing Spiritual Care: An Exploration of Required Spiritual Care Competencies in Healthcare and Their Impact on Healthcare Provision -- 8. The Role of the Nurse in Providing Spiritual Care: A Case Study Approach to Exploring Specific Care Provision by Healthcare Workers in the Context of an Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team -- 9. Loss and Grief in People with Intellectual Disability -- 10. The Role of the Healthcare Chaplain: A Summary of the Contribution of Healthcare Chaplains to Modern Healthcare Practice -- 11. Teaching and Learning About Spirituality in Healthcare Practice Settings -- 12. Working with Diversity: An Overview of Diversity in Contemporary Society and the Effect of This on Healthcare Situations - 13. Being Human: Cultivating Mindfulness and Compassion for Daily Living.
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