Nursing, Maternity Care, and Cultural Sensitivity

I was asked by The Maternal Health Task Force to guest-write an article in honor of International Nurses Day on May 12.  The following post was what I submitted. One of the most wonderful things about being a nurse is the unique role we have with our patients.  This role automatically encourages vulnerability and transparency [...]

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Is It Possible For a Physician To Remain Neutral When Addressing Patients’ Spiritual Concerns?

This blog is the last of a four-part series covering the topic of spirituality and healing in medicine, specifically during end-of-life care, and is based on an article by Curlin Hall. In a pluralistic society, most authors encourage physicians to remain neutral when addressing their patients’ spiritual concerns.  However, this is based on the assumption [...]

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Does Addressing Spiritual Concerns Threaten Patient Autonomy?

This blog is part three of a series covering the topic of spirituality and healing in medicine, specifically during end-of-life care, and is based on an article by Curlin Hall.   The power dynamics within the patient-physician relationship have been a topic of many studies and discussions over the past few years.  Power, within relationships, [...]

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