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Spiritual care as part of comprehensive care for patients with oncological diagnosis

Publication |
2015

Abstract

Patient with oncological diagnosis is experiencing disruptive moments of his life and often gets into an existential crisis. Patients ask about the meaning of their pain, reassess interpersonal relationships and life priorities.

The text aims to explain the role of spiritual care for patients with oncological diagnosis not only in medical facilities, to name the most common spiritual needs of this target group and provide concrete examples and options.