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The Rebirth of the Clinic Primary Author: Daniel P. Sulmasy, University of Chicago This book "explores the nature of illness and healing, focusing on health care's rich history as a spiritual practice and on the human dignity of the patient...[Sulmasy] describes empirical research on the effects of spirituality on health, including scientific studies of the healing power of prayer, emphasizing that there are reasons beyond even promising research data to attend to the souls of patients. Finally, Sulmasy devotes special attention and compassion to the care of people at the end of life, incorporating the stories of several of his patients". Date Last Modified 05/03/2006 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
Palliative Care for Muslim Patients Primary Author: Mohammad Zafir al-Shahri, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center This article from the Journal of Supportive Oncology (Volume 3, Number 6) includes the following topics: - The meaning of suffering in Islam - Islam and medical ethics - Cleanliness - Modesty - Dietary considerations - Longevity of a terminally ill patient - Religious practices around death NOTE: To access this article you will need to sign-up for subscription. Subscriptions are free of charge to to US-based oncology professionals at www.supportiveoncology.net Date Last Modified 11/01/2005 Article
Frank Ostaseski: Compassionate End-of-Life Care Primary Author: Diane Rehm, WAMU 88.5 FM 60-minute interview from the Diane Rehm Show on National Public Radio. Provided as streaming audio through the RealPlayer. "A founder of the nation's first Buddhist hospice talks about the practice of mindful, compassionate care of the dying. Frank Ostaseski highlights the lessons learned near death that might encourage living fully." Date Last Modified 06/03/2005 Audio file (MP3, etc.)
Training Curriculum to improve the quality of care patients with HIV/AIDS receive at the end of life Primary Author: The Center for Palliative Care Education This is a complete curriculum to help improve the quality of care that patients with HIV/AIDS receive throughout the illness and at the end of life. It includes a complete trainers' guide and all the supporting materials, including slide presentations and videos. Module 6: Psychosocial & Psychiatric Issues includes a presentations about Spiritual Issues in HIV/AIDS Palliative Care. Date Last Modified 12/01/2004 Course curriculum, Lecture presentation