Spirituality (meaning, hope, relationships, forgiveness)

Existential (how and whether life has meaning and why we exist)

Palliative Care Practitioner Role in Spiritual Healing

• Be:
  • Human
  • Real
  • Honest
• Be:
  • Present
  • Listen
• Be:
  • Sensitive to spiritual needs
• Respect:
  • Belief systems
• Include:
  • In intervention plan
• Simple Questions:
  • Do you have any spiritual or religious concerns at this point?
  • Are there spiritual resources that could help you at this point
• On-line resource:
  • George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish)