Spiritually competent practice in healthcare

What does spirituality mean for patients, practitioners and health care organisations?; Spirituality in western multicultural societies; Spiritually competent practice in health care: what is it and what does it look like?; How two practitioners conceptualise spiritually competent practice; How can spirituality be integrated in undergraduate and postgraduate education?; Supporting the practitioner; Spirituality in acute healthcare settings; Spirituality and mental health; Spirituality in the primary care setting; Spiritual teamwork within end of life care; Creative organisations: spirituality and creativity in a health setting; Usig social role valorisation to make services sensitive to spiritual need; A vision for the future

This practical guide tackles the important issues of spirituality in health care, emphasising the role of organisations in developing a culture of leadership and management that facilitates spiritual care. Spirituality is a central part of holistic care that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of care in an integrated way.