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Bioethics for clinicians: Hinduism and Sikhism Primary Author: Harold Coward, University of Victoria Peer-reviewed article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) describing how Hindu and Sikh beliefs may impact the provision of health care. The article includes "Essential qualities of ethical approaches to communication and caregiving involving Hindu and Sikh patients" and two case examples. Date Last Modified 11/01/2000 Article, Case example/study

Pain and Suffering as Viewed by the Hindu Religion Primary Author: Sarah M. Whitman, Drexel University College of Medicine Article from The Journal of Pain (Vol 8, No 8). Abstract: Religion and spiritual practices are among the resources used by patients to cope with chronic pain. The major concepts of Hinduism that are related to pain and suffering are presented. Ways that Hindu traditions deal with pain and suffering are reviewed, including the concept of acceptance, which has been studied in the pain medicine literature. By becoming more familiar with Hindu views of pain and suffering, pain medicine practitioners can offer potentially helpful concepts to all patients and support Hindus spirituality as it relates to pain and suffering. Perspective: Religion or spirituality is often important to patients. This article will inform the pain medicine practitioner how pain and suffering are viewed in Hinduism, the third largest religion in the world. It is hoped that these concepts will prove helpful when treating not only followers of Hinduism but all patients. Date Last Modified 08/08/2007 Article

Eye on Religion: Clinicians and Hinduism Primary Author: Uma Mysorekar, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Brief article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 99, Number 4) that provides a background description of Hinduism and naming key points for clinicians to keep in mind when working with Hindu patients. Date Last Modified 04/01/2006 Article

A Time for Listening and Caring Spirituality and the Care of the Chronically Ill and Dying Primary Author: Christina M. Puchalski, GWish: The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health A thoughtful, informative, and practical guide for anyone involved in caring for the seriously and chronically ill or dying. This book covers how spiritual care can be integrated into traditional caregiving. Part one discusses aspects of spirituality, such as presence, ethics, and relationships. Part two delves into a number of specific religious and theological traditions. Part three offers practical applications and tools, including storytelling, psychotherapy, dance, music, and the arts. Part four focuses on patients' stories and reflections. Date Last Modified 06/01/2006 Book

The Medical Manual for Religio-Cultural Competence: Caring for Religiously Diverse Populations Primary Author: Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding This book "details how religious traditions and practices affect medical decisions in ten major world religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Shinto, Traditional Chinese, American Indian & Alaska Natives and Afro-Caribbean." It is a guidebook for medical practice. Date Last Modified 12/01/2009 Book