@article{438036,
      recid = {438036},
      author = {Taylor, Elizabeth Johnston.},
      title = {Religion a clinical guide for nurses / [electronic  resource] :},
      publisher = {Springer,},
      address = {New York, N.Y. :},
      pages = {1 online resource (xvii, 283 p.)},
      year = {2012},
      abstract = {Religion is a significant aspect of human experience that  can provide a framework for an individual's response to a  health challenge or transition. Individual religious  beliefs, or those of a patient's family or community, may  influence health care decisions and provide a means for  coping. This book provides accessible and comprehensive  information about various religions, offering nurses  insight into their patients' religious beliefs and  practices and thereby enhancing therapeutic care.  The  centerpiece of this book is the compilation of information  about diverse religions written by highly knowledgeable  religionists. The reference includes information, formatted  concisely and consistently, on a religion's history and  theology; views on health and suffering; explanations for  disease; beliefs and practices related to birthing,  childrearing, and dying; healing rituals; corporate  religious resources for the sick; and more. Prefacing this  information are chapters discussing clinical aspects of  addressing religion at the bedside. These include  strategies for sensitive and respectful communication about  religion with patients, assessing a patient's religious  beliefs, supporting bedside rituals that are part of a  patient's religion, and understanding ethical and legal  considerations. The book also provides a comprehensive list  of additional resources.   Key Features: Provides quick  access to information about the 20-plus families of  religions most prevalent among Americans and others in  English-speaking First World countries  Presents practical  and concise information about various religions in succinct  table format  Offers detailed communication techniques for  clinicians who are uncomfortable discussing religion with  patients <li>Includes techniques for self-assessment of  religious views and values and how these can affect care  <li>Presents legal and ethical aspects of addressing  religiosity in patient care.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/438036},
}