Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: An Avenue to Explore End-of-Life Issues

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs: An Avenue to Explore End-of-Life Issues

This literature review highlights the relationship between spirituality and/or religion and how people respond in the face of impending death. Attitudes toward physician‐assisted suicide and hospice are explored. The author also offers recommendations to counselors for addressing religious and spiri...

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Veröffentlicht in:Adultspan journal 2007-09, Vol.6 (2), p.111-118
1. Verfasser: Reiner, Summer M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Beliefs
Counseling Techniques
Counselor and client
Death
Hospices (Terminal Care)
Influence
Intervention
Literature Reviews
Physician Patient Relationship
Psychological aspects
Religion
Religious Factors
Spiritual Development
Spirituality
Suicide
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Zusammenfassung:This literature review highlights the relationship between spirituality and/or religion and how people respond in the face of impending death. Attitudes toward physician‐assisted suicide and hospice are explored. The author also offers recommendations to counselors for addressing religious and spiritual concerns.
ISSN:1524-6817
2161-0029
DOI:10.1002/j.2161-0029.2007.tb00036.x