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Many health professionals hesitate to talk about spirituality, unsure whether it’s appropriate or within their role. Yet there seems to be a need for holistic care education in healthcare. Research shows that patients are open to discussing how illness affects their beliefs, values, and sense of meaning. Ignoring spirituality leaves a gap in truly holistic […]

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