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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

Improving Care for the End of Life: A Sourcebook for Health Care Managers and Clinicians

Primary Author: Joanne Lynn, Center to Improve Care of the Dying

Improving Care for the End of Life is a comprehensive guide to quality improvement for end of life care within health care systems, written for health care managers and clinicians. Section 6.0 covers Relationships, Spirituality, and Bereavement and includes a case study.

Date Last Modified 10/05/2000 Report/Document/Book chapter, Website

Geriatrics, Palliative Care & Interprofessional Teamwork Curriculum

Primary Author: VISN 3 Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC)

Complete curriculum for Geriatrics, Palliative Care, and Interprofessional Teamwork. Includes modules on Psychosocial Issues at End of Life, and Death, Dying and Bereavement. GRECC is part of the Veterans Health Administration.

Date Last Modified Course curriculum

Internet-based Education on End-Of-Life Issues for Mental Health Providers

Primary Author: American Psychological Association

This course includes ten modules that can be completed individually. Module 6 covers Religious and Spiritual Issues At the End of Life. The objectives of this module are:

1. Recognize the significance of religion and spirituality in the lives of those who are dying and their family and friends.
2. Describe a variety of approaches to conducting a spiritual assessment for patients near the end of life.
3. Describe three common spiritual concerns of dying persons and their family and friends.

CE credits are available from the APA, NASW, Association for Death Education and Counseling certification in Thanatology, National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, and the American Geriatrics Society.

Date Last Modified Continuing Education course