
Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.809**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2474-1655
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655
Major Scope
- Nursing
- Dermatology and Cosmetology
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Diabetology
- Hepatitis
- Cardiac Surgery
- Anatomy
- Women’s Health Care
Abstract
Citation: Ann Clin Case Rep. 2016;1(1):1006.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655.1006
Advocating for a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care
James S. Powers MD
Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA
*Correspondance to: James S Powers
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Abstract:
Spirituality is an important dimension of hospice and palliative care treatment. Patients often report that religious beliefs and practices are powerful sources of comfort, hope, and meaning, particularly in coping with illness. Addressing the human spirit is part of the person-centric continuum of care. Practitioners are reminded to support and utilize the patient’s own spiritual resources to enhance care in advanced illness and end of life care.
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James S. Powers. Advocating for a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Approach to Hospice and Palliative Care. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2016; 1: 1006.