34 FICA Mnemonic

Letter Meaning Example Questions
F faith, belief, meaning
  • “do you consider yourself spiritual or religious”?
  • “do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress”?
  • “what gives your life meaning”?
I importance and influence
  • “what importance does your faith or belief have on your life”?
  • “have your beliefs influenced you in how you handle stress”?
  • “do you have specific beliefs that might influence your healthcare decisions”?
C community
  • “are you a part of a religious or spiritual community”?
  • “is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you”?
A address/action in care
  • “how should the health care provider address these issues in health care”?
  • Spirituality = meaning, purpose, something beyond oneself
  • Qualities of being: hope, love, purpose, meaning

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