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Spiritual Struggle

Primary Author: James L. Risk, Rush University Medical Center

This article from the Fall 2008 issue of Healing Spirit discusses spiritual struggle in the healthcare setting and the role of chaplains in helping address it. Two case examples of patients at spiritual risk are included.

Date Last Modified 09/01/2008 Article, Case example/study

A multidisciplinary training program for spiritual care in palliative care

Primary Author: Palliative Care Australia

Complete curriculum materials for trainers including, instructor's guide, slide presentations, videos, vignettes, and handouts.

Requires registration with a free account to access.

Date Last Modified 12/31/2007 Course curriculum

Ethical boundaries of spiritual care

Primary Author: Gerald R. Winslow, Loma Linda University

This article from the Medical Journal of Australia [186 (10 Suppl): S63-S66] offers 5 ethical guidelines to respect patients preferences and preserve health care professionals' integrity.

Date Last Modified 03/22/2007 Article

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

Spirituality, health, and wholeness: an introductory guide for health care

Primary Author: Henry H. Lamberton, Loma Linda School of Medicine

Textbook that explores the principles of spiritual care as applied to clinical practice. Intended to help clinicians learn to respond effectively and appropriately to spiritual needs in a health care setting. It includes chapters on:

- A model of whole person care
- Exploring the mind, body, and spirit connection
- Spirituality and coping with trauma
- Faith, illness, and meaning
- Spiritual care: basic principles
- Spiritual care of the dying and bereaved
- Intercultural engagement in healthcare
- Working with difficult patients

Date Last Modified 08/18/2004 Book