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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452172103321

Autore

Robinson Simon <1951->

Titolo

Spirituality, ethics, and care [[electronic resource] /] / Simon Robinson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007

ISBN

1-281-14324-3

9786611143244

1-84642-717-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Disciplina

205/.642

Soggetti

Religion and ethics

Caring - Moral and ethical aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

front cover; Spirituality, Ethics and Care; Contents; Introduction; 1. Ethics, Religion and Spirituality; 2. Exploring Spirituality; 3. Spirituality and Ethics; 4. Love; 5. The Community of Care: Fit for Purpose; 6. Values, Virtues and the Patient; 7. Challenging Faith; 8. Spirituality and the Domain of Justice; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX;

Sommario/riassunto

Spirituality, Ethics and Care provides guidance on how to integrate spirituality and ethics in professional and voluntary care. The author argues that the strong connections between moral meaning and spirituality are often not reflected in the health and social care literature. Using case studies and examples from everyday situations, such as end of life decisions, conjoined twins, heart conditions, social work, mental health and emergency care practice, the author provides a practical framework for incorporating spirituality into ethical decision-making and care. This book will encourage and