Week 5 Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
Week 5 Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis
In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completed and questions you answered in the Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment.
Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs in light of the Christian worldview.
- In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should the physician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to him to be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean a disrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale.
- In 400-450 words, respond to the following: How ought the Christian think about sickness and health? How should a Christian think about medical intervention? What should Mike as a Christian do? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James in relation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence in James’s care?
- In 200-250 words, respond to the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help the physician assist Mike determine appropriate interventions for James and for his family or others involved in his care?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Rubric:
1. Decisions that need to be made by the physician and the father are analyzed from both perspectives with a deep understanding of the complexity of the principle of autonomy. Analysis is supported by the case study, topic study materials, or Topic 3 assignment responses. 20%
2. Decisions that need to be made by the physician and the father are analyzed with deep understanding of the complexity of the Christian perspective, as well as with the principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence. Analysis is supported by the case study, topic study materials, or Topic 3 assignment responses. 20%
3. How a spiritual needs assessment would help the physician assist the father determine appropriate interventions for his son, his family, or others involved in the care of his son is clearly analyzed with a deep understanding of the connection between a spiritual needs assessment and providing appropriate interventions. Analysis is supported by the case study, topic study materials, or Topic 3 assignment responses. 30%
4. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 7%
5. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 8%
6. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5%
7. All format elements are correct. 5%
8. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. 5%
There are three different parts to this paper:
· Part one deals with Mike’s decision-making capabilities.
· Part two deals with how to think issues related to sickness and health.
· Part three deals with a spiritual assessment.
Read “Doing a Culturally Sensitive Spiritual Assessment: Recognizing Spiritual Themes and Using the HOPE Questions,” by Anandarajah, from AMA Journal of Ethics(2005).
Read “End of Life and Sanctity of Life,” by Reichman, from American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, formerly Virtual Mentor (2005).
http://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/2005/05/ccas2-0505.html
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Patient’s Spiritual Needs
Introduction
As a hospice nurse, I’ve learned to see beyond my patients’ physical health and think about their mental, emotional and spiritual needs as well. Sometimes patients want to talk about heaven and their beliefs. Sometimes they want to pray or listen to music that brings them comfort. The point is that we need to care for the whole person, not just his or her physical symptoms. We have all been touched by death at some point in our lives—we may be grieving over the loss of a loved one or even contemplating whether death is better than continuing on with life without someone (or something) important to us. When we are faced with these kinds of life-changing decisions, it’s good practice for us all to take time out of our busy schedules (even if only for an hour) and reflect on what matters most in our lives right now: People who love us today will be gone tomorrow; families come and go; memories fade away with age; etcetera…
As a hospice nurse, I’ve learned to see beyond my patients’ physical health and think about their mental, emotional and spiritual needs as well.
As a hospice nurse, I’ve learned to see beyond my patients’ physical health and think about their mental, emotional and spiritual needs as well.
It’s important to remember that when we’re dealing with end of life care, it’s not just about the patient’s body or how they feel on a day-to-day basis. It’s also about what they think about themselves in life; how they want their loved ones around them; whether or not they have any regrets before passing away. These are all important considerations for family members who may be dealing with this situation themselves (or already have lost someone).
Sometimes patients want to talk about heaven and their beliefs.
Sometimes patients want to talk about heaven and their beliefs. They may have religious questions or they may just want to know more about the spiritual side of life. Either way, it’s important that you respect their beliefs and make sure that you’re willing to answer any questions they have in an honest manner without making them feel pressured or uncomfortable, even if those answers don’t match up with what you believe yourself.
If a patient asks about your personal faith, try not to get defensive or upset by their question; instead, try answering honestly and openly but with respect for each other’s beliefs (i.e., “I’m not really sure about this stuff” vs “I don’t know anything”). The goal should always be having meaningful conversations with patients so that both parties feel understood by one another!
Sometimes they want to pray or listen to music that brings them comfort.
Music can be a great way to reduce stress, anxiety and pain. It can also be an effective tool for helping you connect with others who are in the same situation. Some people find that music helps them express feelings that they can’t put into words.
The point is that we need to care for the whole person, not just his or her physical symptoms.
The point is that we need to care for the whole person, not just his or her physical symptoms. We can help patients by offering emotional support, spiritual support, and a sense of belonging and value. We can also help them by giving them control over their lives. And we can do this through our actions as nurses or other healthcare providers—but it’s important for us all to understand what those actions are and how they affect people’s lives on both the physical and spiritual levels.
Conclusion
As a hospice nurse, I’ve learned to see beyond my patients’ physical health and think about their mental, emotional and spiritual needs as well. Sometimes patients want to talk about heaven and their beliefs. Sometimes they want to pray or listen to music that brings them comfort. The point is that we need to care for the whole person, not just his or her physical symptoms.
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