Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers

This extraordinary compendium of religious traditions is invaluable to all healthcare providers. The user-friendly resource contains specific and detailed information on faith traditions vital for providing optimal spiritual care in a clinical setting. A series of inspirational introductory chapters promote the importance of spiritual well-being as a vital component in whole person care, but the majority of the book forms a compilation of articles from a wide-ranging expert panel of contributors. Ideal for quick reference, the A-Z organisation from American Indian Spirituality to Zoroastrianism is presented in a clear and logical format, covering:History and FactsBasic TeachingsBasic PracticesPrinciples for Clinical Care Dietary Issues General Medical Beliefs Specific Medical Issues Gender and Personal IssuesPrinciples for Spiritual Care Through the Cycles of LifeConcepts of Living and Dying for Spiritual Support During Birth During Illness During End of LifeCare of the BodyOrgan and Tissue DonationScriptures, Inspirational Readings and Prayers