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hands in prayerQuestions about patients' spirituality are becoming increasingly common in health care. Physicians can find information about a patient's connection to a spiritual community helpful in determining the patient's resources to cope with ill health, both in the past and in the future.


Dr. Ratner demonstrates how to get started:

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Typical questions include:

Are you or have you been part of a religious or spiritual community?

If yes, have you been able to stay connected to that community since you moved here?

Spirituality includes how people find strength and comfort:

photo: Senior A

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photo: Senior B

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University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Seniors as Teachers Program

Date of last revision: December 17, 2001

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