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Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine

Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine

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Date Added: 27/02/2012

Description

Religion and spirituality are significant and often subjective issues. Sadly, they are also often the cause of conflict and trauma. Not only is this 120-page eBook a useful resource for health care professionals wishing to better understand different religions, but it includes vital information about religion as it relates to the healthcare setting - from contraception and abortion issues to end of life rituals and practices. Additionally, the authors' neutral tone and perspective makes this a genuinely interesting, highly recommended read.

Topics:

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Sikhism
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Other religions
  • General health issues
'This book provides an overview of the major world religions and an introduction to the variable expression of beliefs within them and how they relate to healthcare... It is written from the perspective of two people interested in the lives, beliefs and wellbeing of others rather than by adherents of each faith, and this is reflected in the text... When we integrate medical practice with consideratoin of the faith of the individual patient, we are providing personalised care that will go a long way to improving the medical outcome.'

Author

Deborah CM Boyle - Locum Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
London, UK

Men-Jean Lee - Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology & Reproductive Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA  

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