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Empathy and the Practice of Medicine: Beyond Pills and the Scalpel Primary Author: Howard M. Spiro, Yale University School of Medicine From the publisher: "The book-a collection of essays by physicians, philosophers, and a nurse-is divided into three parts: one deals with how empathy is weakened or lost during the course of medical education and suggests how to remedy this; another describes the historical and philosophical origins of empathy and provides arguments for and against it; and a third section offers compelling accounts of how physicians' empathy for their patients has affected their own lives and the lives of those in their care." Date Last Modified 12/31/1993 Book

Spirituality, health, and wholeness: an introductory guide for health care Primary Author: Henry H. Lamberton, Loma Linda School of Medicine Textbook that explores the principles of spiritual care as applied to clinical practice. Intended to help clinicians learn to respond effectively and appropriately to spiritual needs in a health care setting. It includes chapters on: - A model of whole person care - Exploring the mind, body, and spirit connection - Spirituality and coping with trauma - Faith, illness, and meaning - Spiritual care: basic principles - Spiritual care of the dying and bereaved - Intercultural engagement in healthcare - Working with difficult patients Date Last Modified 08/18/2004 Book

Faith and Health: Psychological Perspectives Primary Author: Thomas G. Plante, Santa Clara University This book looks at "psychological research on the links between religious faith and health outcomes." It includes sections on: - Faith and Health in the General Population - Faith and Health in Special Populations - Faith and Health in the Clinic - Commentaries on Research Concerning Faith and Health Date Last Modified 08/01/2001 Book

Spirituality and Mental Health Care: Rediscovering a 'Forgotten' Dimension Primary Author: John Swinton, King's College, University of Aberdeen This book "explores the connections between mental health or illness and spirituality and draws on these to provide practical guidance for people working in the mental health field." Chapters include: 1. What is spirituality? 2. The neglect of the spiritual 3. Spirituality and mental health care: Exploring the literature 4. Living with meaninglessness: The lived experience of spirituality in the context of depression 5. Enabling spiritual healing: Developing an understanding of spiritual care Date Last Modified 01/01/2001 Book

The Unbroken Circle Primary Author: James L. Brooks, M.Div., Duke University Institute on Care at the End of Life This is already listed on your SOERCE page. Date Last Modified 03/31/2009 Book