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Losing God.

R T Penson1, R Z Yusuf, B A Chabner

  • 1Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 100 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114-2617, USA. rpenson@partners.org

The Oncologist
|June 26, 2001
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Compassionate healthcare delivery supports patients facing spiritual crises. Healthcare providers can foster spiritual well-being by addressing psychosocial needs and offering community, regardless of their own beliefs.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Healthcare Ethics

Background:

  • The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center promotes compassionate healthcare.
  • Spiritual well-being is crucial for quality of life in cancer patients.
  • Existential suffering can be mitigated by finding meaning and purpose.

Observation:

  • A Hodgkin's disease survivor with metastatic prostate cancer and coronary artery disease experienced a spiritual crisis, feeling disconnected from his faith.
  • Caregivers facilitated a sense of community, enabling the patient to reconnect with his spiritual beliefs.
  • Nebulous language, distrust, and dogma can impede spiritual care in oncology.

Findings:

  • Healthcare providers can effectively support patients through spiritual crises without personal religious affiliation.

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  • Clinical compassion is essential for diagnosing and responding to spiritual suffering.
  • Addressing patient anger and guilt is key to adjustment and resolving spiritual distress.

    • Implications:

    • Healthcare teams share the responsibility of addressing patients' spiritual needs.
    • Integrating compassionate care and psychosocial support enhances patient adjustment and quality of life.
    • Open communication and presence are vital tools for navigating spiritual crises in cancer care.