Religion is a personal subject and I believe that the patient has been put under pressure to respond to the suggestion of prayer prior to surgery. People have a different faith and their beliefs differ. If at all the doctor does not share the same belief with the patient, there would be heavy pressure on the patient to admit to praying together with the doctor, especially if the patient happens to be an atheist. Some people do not associate religion with health; they believe that health is subject to science and while religion is all about faith and they should not be mixed (George, 2017). If the patient is a believer, there would not be any pressure but it not, pressure would be present.
In a situation where my patient develops a complex surgical procedure that appears to be threatening, I would be very open with the patient and ask them if they believe in any religious healing. If they do, I will go ahead and lead the patient in praying prior to the surgery. If the patient does not believe in any religion or does not see any need for prayers, I will respect that and avoid introducing anything to do with religion (Foster, 2000).
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I chose to respond to this story since this is a scenario that many doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers find themselves in. I believe by responding to this story I will gain benefit from other people’s views and understand their take on the same. It will help me to handle such patients in my line of duty.
In my clinical setting, religion and healthcare provision coexist well. We have a culture whereby while serving a patient, you are supposed to spend time with them, which include showing them love and compassion, holding their hand and encouraging them through religious ways like raying together.
References
George H. (2017). Spiritual Beliefs and the Dying Process: A Report on a National Survey. Conducted by Gallup International Institute for the Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Fetzer Institute. Retrieved from http://www.ncf.org/ reports/rpt_fetzer_contents.html
Foster, D. (2000). Are Faith & Healthcare Compatible? Retrieved from https://www.cmda.org/resources/publication/tcd-fall-2000-are-faith-healthcare-compatible
