RT Article
T1 Appropriate Spiritual Care by Physicians: A Theological Perspective
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 47
IS 4
SP 549
OP 559
A1 Pembroke, Neil Francis
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2008
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/166885581X
AB It is argued that when spiritual care by physicians is linked to the empirical research indicating the salutary effect on health of religious beliefs and practices an unintended degradation of religion is involved. It is contended that it is much more desirable to see support for the patient's spirituality as part of holistic care. A proposal for appropriate spiritual care by physicians is offered.
K1 Medical Ethics
K1 Pastoral Theology
K1 Physician-patient relationship
K1 Religion and health
K1 Spiritual Care
DO 10.1007/s10943-008-9183-0