The role of spirituality in medicine.
Spirituality is an important determinant of physical, emotional and social health and may, in some circumstances, be a central aspect of the management of some conditions. Assessing spiritual and religious issues within the consultation is an important core skill that requires sensitivity, as well as religious and cultural tolerance.
Hassed
Craig
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Department of General Practice, Monash University, Victoria. craig.hassed@med.monash.edu.au
D003376:Counseling; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D029181:Spirituality