Spiritual Care in NHSScotland

A Manager's Response

Authors

  • Mairi McMenamin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v6i1.21

Keywords:

healthcare, religion, medicine

Abstract

‘Spiritual Care in NHSScotland’ carries forward key emphases of earlier policy documents, regarding patient centred services, patient involvement, and culturally appropriate services. It reflects the values of openness, respect, accountability and inclusion. The challenge is to reflect upon the values which underpin change, and to apply them to create a positive spiritual environment within healthcare. The guidelines are welcomed as moving in the direction of a truly person centred NHS.

References

SEHD 2000 Our National Health, a Plan for Action, a Plan for Change. Scottish Executive Health Department, Edinburgh

SEHD 2001 Fair for All: Working towards culturally competent services, Scottish Executive Health Department, Edinburgh

NHS HDL 2002 Spiritual Care in NHSScotland, NHS HDL (2002)76, Scottish Executive Health Department, Edinburgh

Rogers C. 1991 in Barret-Leonard G. T. Carl Rogers’ Helping System, Journey & Substance. SAGE publications, London, 1999.

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Published

2013-05-21

How to Cite

McMenamin, M. (2013). Spiritual Care in NHSScotland: A Manager’s Response. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 6(1), 21-23. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v6i1.21