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The role of spirituality in health care Primary Author: Christina M Puchalski, George Washington University Medical Center Article published in Proceedings (Baylor University Medical Center). Discusses elements of compassionate care, reviews some research on the role of spirituality in health care, highlights advantages of understanding patients' spirituality, explains ways to practice spiritual care, and summarizes some national efforts to incorporate spirituality into medicine. Date Last Modified 10/01/2001 Article

Bioethics for clinicians: Catholic bioethics Primary Author: Hazel Markwell, Centre for Clinical Ethics Article from CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association) describing the the central tenets of Catholicism for clinicians and issues that may arise in clinical practice. Date Last Modified 07/24/2001 Article

Bioethics for clinicians: Jewish bioethics Primary Author: Gary Goldsand, University of Toronto Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The article covers different approaches to Jewish legal and ethical thinking, common ways in which Judaism might affect health care decisions, practical measures to consider when caring for Jewish patients, and provides an example case. Date Last Modified 01/23/2001 Article, Case example/study

Bioethics for clinicians: Islamic bioethics Primary Author: Abdallah S. Daar, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), describing how "Islamic bioethics emphasizes prevention and teaches that the patient must be treated with respect and compassion and that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the illness experience be taken into account." The article includes Practical measures for Muslim patients, and two case examples. Date Last Modified 01/09/2001 Article, Case example/study

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