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Equity and Impact: Respecting the Sacred: The Power of Religious Diversity

Join HerePresented by:Chaplain Bridget Theodoroff, M.A.P.S.Description:In a diverse society, healthcare professionals will encounter patients from a wide range of religious and spiritual backgrounds. These beliefs and practices will shape how individuals understand illness, make medical decisions, cope with suffering, and find meaning in their experiences. By exploring religious diversity, clinicians can develop cultural competence and provide effective care.Objectives:Identify key aspects of major world religions and spiritual traditions that may impact health care beliefs and practices.Recognize the importance of spirituality and religious beliefs in the healing process, patient well-being, and decision making.Reflect on personal biases or discomforts related to religious diversity and how these may influence patient interactions.Demonstrate culturally sensitive approaches to asking about a patient's spiritual or religious beliefs without fear or discomfort.

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