Invited Commentary
Commentary on “Integrating Spirituality into Outpatient Practice in the Adventist Health System”
Abstract
Most research correlates religion with health outcomes positively, and there is growing interest in integrating spirituality into medical practice, particularly in the areas of oncology1 and mental health.2 The question of how to integrate spirituality with medical care remains controversial, however, and little data exist about attitudes and practices within the general practice of medicine.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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References
1. Peteet JR, Balboni MJ. Spirituality and religion in oncology. CA Cancer J Clin 2013;63:280-289.
2. Kennedy GA, Macnab FA, Ross JJ. The Effectiveness of Spiritual/Religious Interventions in Psychotherapy and Counselling: A Review of the Recent Literature. Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia: Melbourne, 2015.
3. Koenig HG, Perno K, Hamilton T. Integrating spirituality into outpatient practice in the Adventist Health System. South Med J 2017;110:1-7.
