Description
Book SynopsisExplores the role and influence of spirituality in clinical practice, professionalism, and medical education. This title provides insights not only into the needs of patients with various world views but also into how spirituality influences the practice of medicine.
Trade ReviewA helpful, important contribution to understanding the role of spirituality in the lives of medical professionals. Choice Valuable. -- John L. Zeller JAMA What a gem of a book! If you have ever wondered what other faith traditions believe when it comes to illness, dying, and death or if you have ever wondered how medical practitioners think about their particular faith tradition, this book is invaluable. In easy to understand language (especially with regard to religions that might be foreign to many readers), the book explores the world views of different faith traditions as well as offering suggestions on caring for those from those traditions. -- P. Fosarelli Journal of Religion and Health
Table of ContentsList of Contributors
Preface
Part I: Historical and Clinical Context
Chapter 1. Spirituality and Biomedicine: A History of Harmony and Discord
Chapter 2. Approaching Spirituality in Clinical Practice
Part II: Major Traditions and Medicine
Chapter 3. Judaism
Chapter 4. Hinduism
Chapter 5. Islam
Chapter 6. Christianity
Chapter 7. Buddhism
Chapter 8. Eclectic Spirituality
Chapter 9. Christian Science
Chapter 10. Jehovah's Witnesses
Chapter 11. A Secular Perspective
Part III: Implications and Applications
Chapter 12. Ethical Considerations and Implications for Professionalism
Chapter 13. Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy
Chapter 14. Teaching and Learning at the Interface of Medicine and Spirituality
