Dear Goanetters,
All of us need light and comfort in our distress. The small write-up shows
the importance of religion for illnesses for us Indians (and Goans).
Regards.
Fr.Ivo
See
http://www.cancernetwork.com/survivorship/content/article/10165/1700086?CID=rss
"USING MY RELIGION:
"Pastoral care can be an important element for survivorship and should not
be ignored. "The vast majority of Americans consider religion to be an
important part of their lives, and they want healthcare providers to address
religious issues," advised Barbara Parker, MD, medical director for oncology
services at Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego.
"The medical team needs to be educated on the relationship of religious and
spiritual issues in coping with illness and sustaining hope." (Source:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2010 educational session).
