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The Spiritual History

Primary Author: Harold G. Koenig, Duke University Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health

Concise article from the Southern Medical Journal (Volume 99, Number 10) discussing why, when, and how physicians should take spiritual histories, in addition to what to do with the information gathered during a spiritual history and the importance of maintaining boundaries with patients.

Date Last Modified 10/01/2006 Article

Integrating Spirituality and Health: Self Study Learning Module

Primary Author: The Wayne E. Oates Institute

The learning objectives for this CE course (3.0 contact hours) are to:

1. Recognize spirituality as an important dimension of health and healing.
2. Encourage inter-disciplinary dialogue that facilitates integrative care.
3. Use a specific method for taking a patient's spiritual history.
4. Advocate for the advantages of becoming familiar with a patient's spirituality as part of a comprehensive evaluation.

Date Last Modified 08/25/2006 Continuing Education course

Spiritual Distress in Patients: A Guideline for Health Care Providers

Primary Author: John Ehman, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Printable chart showing observable indicators of spiritual distress and example inviting questions. Indicators are based upon, but not confined to, the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association diagnosis of Spiritual Distress.

Date Last Modified 06/22/2006 On-the-job tool

A Time for Listening and Caring Spirituality and the Care of the Chronically Ill and Dying

Primary Author: Christina M. Puchalski, GWish: The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health

A thoughtful, informative, and practical guide for anyone involved in caring for the seriously and chronically ill or dying. This book covers how spiritual care can be integrated into traditional caregiving. Part one discusses aspects of spirituality, such as presence, ethics, and relationships. Part two delves into a number of specific religious and theological traditions. Part three offers practical applications and tools, including storytelling, psychotherapy, dance, music, and the arts. Part four focuses on patients' stories and reflections.

Date Last Modified 06/01/2006 Book

Dying, Dignity, and New Horizons in Palliative End-of-Life Care

Primary Author: Harvey Max Chochinov, University of Manitoba

Article from CA A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (volume 56). Dr. Chochinov provides a brief overview of psychiatric challenges in end-of-life care, a discussion of spiritual or existential suffering toward the end of life, a model of dignity, and practical examples of diagnostic questions and therapeutic interventions to preserve dignity.

Date Last Modified 03/01/2006 Article