Healthcare and Spirituality

by Stephen P Kliewer, John Saultz

Overview

Here is a selection of multiple choice questions and care studies designed for candidates for the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG). The 90 multiple choice questions cove all major areas of the syllabus and are accompanied by extended answers to help the revision process. The case studies are ideal preparation for the other sections of the examination as well as for general revision. This book will be suitable not only for the DRCOG (and other examinations such as the MRCOG) but also for anyone wanting to update and test their understanding of obstetrics and gynaecology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315343273
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/22/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	84
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Stephen P Kliewer, John Saultz

Table of Contents

Healing, cure and the whole person. Toward a model of integration. Exploring spirituality. The impact of spirituality. The culture of one. The objectives of integrating spirituality and medicine. First steps, gathering information. Spiritual assessment. Spiritual interventions.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Sally Ling, M.D.;FACP(University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine)
Description: This book explores a systems approach to integrating spiritual issues into a biopsychosocial model of healthcare.
Purpose: By expanding the process of healthcare to include spiritual issues, the authors help physicians and patients to address issues related to the quality and meaning of life, in the context of their healthcare. The importance of, and methods to achieve, incorporation of spirituality into healthcare delivery are well presented.
Audience: This material is important for practicing healthcare professionals, students, and spirituality professionals.
Features: Spirituality and its dimensions (such as beliefs and practice), its emotional impact on the individual, and the provider's assessment and intervention options are discussed in an easy to read style. Illustrative case vignettes are effectively used.
Assessment: This book will be valuable for students and healthcare professionals working toward comprehensive, patient-centered care that integrates spiritual issues into the care of patients and their families.

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