Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine
Download or Read eBook Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine PDF written by D. C. M. Boyle and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : D. C. M. Boyle |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781903734940 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1903734940 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine by : D. C. M. Boyle
Book excerpt: Religion is fundamental to the lives of many patients. 'Fast Facts: Religion and Medicine' summarizes the religious practices of the world's most popular faiths and highlights their impact on medical treatment. By having a greater understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of their patients, all healthcare workers can deliver care more sensitively and appropriately. Such consideration will reduce both the physical and emotional stresses imposed by the medical environment, and increase the well-being of patients and their families. Contents: • Buddhism • Christianity • Hinduism • Islam • Judaism • Sikhism • Traditional Chinese Religion • Other religions • General health issues.
