Ethical Implications of Research on the DSES (original) (raw)

Abstract

Recent research has asserted the value of incorporating the spiritual orientation, concerns and needs of the patient into the healthcare relationship, and accreditation requires attention to this aspect of the patient. In this way we can attend to beneficence and respect for patient autonomy. These aspects of the patient may play an important role in patient decisions, behaviors, concerns, priorities and feelings, especially in certain clinical situations. However attempts to address the spiritual aspects of the person can raise a number of ethical problems: Lack of caregiver sensitivity and competence in this arena can lead to offense, alienation or harm. Differences in beliefs can raise barriers. Religious language can be a conversation stopper and impair communication and care. Discussion of religious and spiritual issues can lead to proselytizing or religious prescribing which can violate the patient’s autonomy. Use of the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale and the questions it includes can help to deal with these problems and facilitate mutual understanding. This presentation will also address some of the ethical values and issues incorporated into the scientific design of the questionnaire that have been critical to its effectiveness and have ethical implications for our general approach to designing and administering questions for research and patient care.

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