Open Access“If it weren’t for my faith”: spirituality in advanced cancer
Author(s) -
Jenny A. Shih,
Walter Moczynski,
Kathleen Gallivan,
Tracy A. Balboni
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of palliative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2224-5839
pISSN - 2224-5820
DOI - 10.21037/apm.2019.11.05
Subject(s) - medicine , spirituality , faith , family medicine , alternative medicine , theology , pathology , philosophy
Patient spirituality plays a frequent and salient role in serious illness. Using a patient case, we illustrate the importance of recognizing spirituality and spiritual needs in palliative care provision.
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