CANCER PAIN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH IN ADDRESSING SUFFERING BEYOND THE PHYSICAL

Authors

  • Stephen M. W. Hutchison Highland Hospice in Inverness
  • Iain Macritchie NHS Highland
  • Terry Veitch Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v11i1.17

Keywords:

Total pain, spirituality, multidisciplinary working, spiritual care

Abstract

Inadequate response to analgesia in a patient with severe physical pain due to advanced cancer prompted exploration of psychological and spiritual contributory factors. Robust discussion with the palliative care consultant, psychiatric nurse, and chaplain resulted in psychological and spiritual wholeness and peace, and improved pain control for the remainder of her life

Author Biographies

  • Stephen M. W. Hutchison, Highland Hospice in Inverness

    Stephen M. W. Hutchison is Consultant Physician in Palliative Medicine based at the Highland Hospice in Inverness.

  • Iain Macritchie, NHS Highland

    Iain Macritchie is Head of Chaplaincy Services for NHS Highland and is based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

  • Terry Veitch, Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

    Terry Veitch is Consultation Liaison Mental Health Nurse based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness

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Published

2013-04-06

How to Cite

Hutchison, S., Macritchie, I., & Veitch, T. (2013). CANCER PAIN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH IN ADDRESSING SUFFERING BEYOND THE PHYSICAL. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 11(1), 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v11i1.17