Two non-clinical selective credits are available with this interesting elective exploring the role of spirituality in medicine and health care; how to respond appropriately to religious questions patients might bring to the physician; how to resolve ethical issues related to religious beliefs, how to utilize a partership with the hospital chaplaincy staff; how to talk with dying patients and how to consider questions of meaning and spirit for the health care professional’s journey as well. Guest speakers will present on how various religious beiefs might intersect with patient care preferences. (Interdisciplinary) Course meets on Mondays-Spring Quarter-6pm-7:50pm, Room T-473 Health Sciences Bldg. For information, or to enroll, send your name and student number to BHadds@uw.edu.
