MEDRADSC 3Y03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Medical Prescription, Ibm System P, Intercultural Competence
19 Apr 2020
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Lecture #12: spirituality & religion in the clinical setting. A: how does the patient wish spiritual issues to be addressed. People can be spiritual but not religious. Research demonstrates beneficial health effects of spirituality & religion. Being religious, expressed in spiritual practices (ie going to church, prayer or meditation is correlated increased well-being & better medical outcomes) Can become part of the medical prescription. The spiritual/religious practices of patients are considered in terms of how they contribute to the health & well-being of patients. Spiritual or religious practices of patients are considered in terms of. Could be reason people disagree with a treatment plan. Demonstrates importance of physician patient discussion & decision-making. Sometimes spirituality is foreign to clinical setting. These patient behaviours should be encouraged for medical outcomes. Unless it interferes with unreasonable medical outcomes. Such as refusal of treatment that is beneficial medical treatment. Sometimes patient"s religious or spiritual beliefs can lead to refusal.
