Developing Curricula in Spirituality and Medicine.

Puchalski, Christina M.; Larson, David B.

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ERIC Number: EJ573761

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Developing Curricula in Spirituality and Medicine.

Puchalski, Christina M.; Larson, David B.

Academic Medicine, v73 n9 p970-74 Sep 1998

Discusses one approach to achieving compassionate medical caregiving, the study of spirituality and medicine. Examines the relationship between spirituality and healing and describes studies indicating that patients want to have spiritual issues addressed by their physicians, and noting potential health benefits of spiritual beliefs. Outlines common elements in the spirituality courses offered by approximately 50 medical schools. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Beliefs, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Medical Education, Medical Schools, National Surveys, Physician Patient Relationship, Professional Education, Psychological Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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