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Culturally Competent Care for Muslim Patients Primary Author: Karen Peterson-Iyer, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics A set of patient cases that target some of the most common cultural and religious issues that arise in clinical health care settings for Muslim immigrants. Cases include "Confronting a Fetal Abnormality" and "Cancer: A Failure to Communicate." Includes detailed case descriptions followed by reflections by several experts. Developed by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Date Last Modified 01/01/2008 Case example/study, Website

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: 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: 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