Religion A Clinical Guide for Nurses |
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| Author:
| Taylor, Elizabeth Johnston |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-12725-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $66.00 |
Book Description:
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Religion is a significant aspect of human experience that can provide a framework for an individual's response to a health challenge or transition. This book provides accessible and comprehensive information about the 20-plus families of religions nurses are likely to encounter among patients. For each religion there is succinct information on its history and theology; views on health and suffering; explanations for disease; beliefs and practices related to birthing, childrearing,...
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Religion is a significant aspect of human experience that can provide a framework for an individual's response to a health challenge or transition. This book provides accessible and comprehensive information about the 20-plus families of religions nurses are likely to encounter among patients. For each religion there is succinct information on its history and theology; views on health and suffering; explanations for disease; beliefs and practices related to birthing, childrearing, and dying; healing rituals; corporate religious resources for the sick; and more. The reference also provides detailed communication techniques for discussing religion with patients, discusses how to assess a patient's beliefs, offers strategies for self-assessment, and legal and ethical aspects of addressing religiosity in patient care. "