Theological reflections on the ethics of pain control among the terminally ill.
Explores the reality of pain thru explications of the theological notions of "justification by pain," "justification by death," and "justification by faith." Notes particularly the facilitating role of the hospital chaplain in the understanding of pain and its possible Christian meanings.
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Village Nursing Home, New York City 10014.
D001293:Attitude to Death; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000523:psychology* / Q000592:standards*; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000592:standards*; D010358:Patient Participation; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States