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Eye on Religion: The Baha'i Faith Primary Author: Atoosa Kourosh, University of Utah, Redwood University Health Center Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 4) describing the central teachings of the Baha'i faith and Baha'i beliefs about health and healing, including life after death, abortion, and organ donation and end-of-life issues. Date Last Modified 04/01/2007 Article

Eye on Religion: The Reflective Physician and the Jewish Patient Primary Author: Steven G. Sager, Duke Divinity School Brief article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 99, Number 10) describing broad characterizations of the major streams of American Judaism, and some thoughts on their practical implications. Date Last Modified 10/01/2006 Article

Eye on Religion: Understanding the Cultural/Religious Melange in Treating Japanese Patients Primary Author: Cindy Visscher, Western Michigan University Article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 99, Number 12) discussing how regard for family and ancestors; concepts of a vital life force and pollution; diffuse location of self and personhood in relation to the body and the social structure; and karma, life, and death as a process rather than a set of events are a part of Japanese experience of health care. Date Last Modified 12/01/2006 Article

Handbook of Religion and Health Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health This hardcover book provides a comprehensive look at the effects religion has on physical and mental health. Date Last Modified 12/01/2000 Book

Health and Spirituality (CME/CEU course) Primary Author: Anne Harrington, Harvard University Free online video CME/CEU course provided by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). The learning objectives are to understand the range of research traditions today that are investigating the relationship between health and spiritual practice; to understand the various historical roots of these traditions and how they interact in our own time; and to understand the different kinds of challenges-intellectual, ethical, political-raised by this research enterprise. NOTE: You will need to register with the NCCAM website to view this video and take the course. Date Last Modified 01/12/2009 Continuing Education course, Tutorial, Video