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FICA Spiritual Assessment Paper

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As the world continues to evolve and change some things remain constant, including spirituality and religion. For centuries the belief in a higher power has guided man through the darkness darkest of times and has allowed us to evolve industrially as well as spiritually. Identifying spirituality, what it means to us, and our purpose is a lifelong project. Many fall short of identifying their true purpose while here on Earth, leaving the known world a source or dread and fret. For those that believe, life seems a bit more bearable, tolerable. Regardless of the God that believers pray to comfort can be sought in knowing that someone is listening. While a constant stream of healthcare workers invade your personal space and IV’s run, many find solace and comfort through religion while in the hospital setting, which is especially true for the chronically ill. Quality of life far …show more content…

The FICA Spiritual Assessment, introduced this week, is a valuable tool in catching a glimpse of the overall health (mind, body, and spirit) of an individual. The chronic and terminally ill benefit most from the healthcare team receiving this information. Efficiency remains at the top of the list for health care workers and organizations alike, but an investigation into spiritual wellbeing is time consuming and often counterintuitive to our “flow”, it is extremely

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