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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: 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

Eye on Religion—Working with Seventh Day Adventists Primary Author: Alan A. Nelson, Physician One-page article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 100, Number 7) that provides an overview of the Seventh Day Adventist religion and issues for patients in treatment. Date Last Modified 07/01/2007 Article

How Hinduism Views Pain and Suffering Primary Author: Sarah M. Whitman, Drexel University College of Medicine This is a pdf of a presentation Dr. Whitman gave at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in October 2008. This presentation covers chronic pain, how Hinduism approaches pain and suffering, and ways in which Hindu traditions help people with pain. The focus is on the ideas of acceptance, detachment, and attachment, which are compared with a control-based strategy. Date Last Modified 10/08/2008 Lecture presentation

Islam and Medicine Course Primary Author: Malika Haque, Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and Public Health Course materials covering the behavioral and cultural aspects and beliefs of Muslim patients in the clinical ambulatory setting, as well as the management of hospitalized and critically ill patients. Originally created for called Islam and Medicine for the Medical Humanities course in the OSU College of Medicine, but designed for all medical students, residents, physicians and health professionals. Introduction and slideshows provided here through the Islamic Medical Association of North America. Date Last Modified Course curriculum, Lecture presentation, Tutorial