Tag: the role of spirituality in hospice care
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The Role Of Spirituality in Coping for Hospice Patients
Christina M. Puchalski, MD, MS. Patients who are spiritual may utilize their beliefs in coping with illness, pain, and life stresses. Some studies indicate that those who are spiritual tend to have a more positive outlook and a better quality of life. For example, patients with advanced cancer who found comfort from their religious and…
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