ITEMS OF INTEREST April 25, 2005 Issue

ITEMS OF INTEREST

with contributions from Caroline Page, Monica Von Dobeneck, Gary Emerling, Kathleen LaCamera

"The spiritual needs of patients topped the agenda at a one-day conference ... [on March 11], exploring the link between faith and good health. Christian doctors and healthcare professionals attended the [conference] in Bridge of Don [in Aberdeen], to discuss new and better ways of bringing faith into the consultation. It is the first time the Christian Medical Fellowship has hosted such an event in Aberdeen....

"Altogether, 25 consultants, GPs, and medical professionals took part in the course ... which was originally developed in the US, but has been adapted to fit in with the UK's healthcare framework in response to a growing recognition of the link between faith in God and good health....

"The aim is to explore ways of practising medicine which take into consideration the needs of the whole person, not just the physical side....

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