The role of spirituality in medicine

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Abstract

Spirituality is an important determinant of physical, emotional and social health and may, in some circumstances, be a central aspect of the management of some conditions. Assessing spiritual and religious issues within the consultation is an important core skill that requires sensitivity, as well as religious and cultural tolerance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)955 - 957
Number of pages3
JournalAustralian Family Physician
Volume37
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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