Prayer in the medical encounter

Author(s): Duckro, P. N.

Journal/Book: J Relig Health. 1996; 35: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013-1578. Human Sci Press Inc. 203-209.

Abstract: A large percentage of the population report that they believe in God and pray regularly. Recent reviews suggest that prayer and religious commitment are positively associated with mental and physical health. These data, taken together, strongly imply that the health professional must find a way to recognize and work with patients' religious practices. There is already a reasonable amount of literature detailing the beliefs and desires of both patients and professionals in commencing upon this work. This paper provides a comprehensive review of that literature and concludes with a discussion of implications and future directions.

Note: Article PR Magaletta, US Penitentiary Allenwood, White Deer, PA USA

Keyword(s): HEALTH; RELIGION; ATTITUDES; EXPERIENCES; PHYSICIANS; ISSUES

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