Spirituality, ethics, and care / Simon Robinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robinson, Simon, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and ethics.

Caring--Moral and ethical aspects.

Caring.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611143244

9781281143242

1281143243

9781846427176

1846427177

OCLC:

476156242