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... to be at peace. We encourage you to browse through these and other articles about emotional and spiritual health . They can help you to further understand your friend’s struggles and offer ways to respond...
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Topical Patch An adhesive patch applied to the skin that slowly releases medication into the skin. This allows the medication to be gradually absorbed by the body. Yes T
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Spiritual care provider A professional trained to provide spiritual companionship, who enters into the lives of the suffering and the dying. Often referred to as a chaplain in health care settings.
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Spiritual leader A religious leader of a faith or cultural community, such as an elder, priest, pastor, rabbi, imam, pandit, sensei, or master. Yes S
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Spiritual distress Suffering related to a sense of disconnectedness and alienation from one’ s deeper self. A loss of meaning and value. Yes S
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Opioid A type of medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are often started at a low dosage and gradually increased as needed until the pain is relieved or until side effects limit further...
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Spiritual care Care that is designed to offer a person an opportunity to explore values, ideals, meaning and purpose. Yes S
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Respite Temporary care given by healthcare providers to allow family caregivers time to rest. Yes R
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Aspiration Breathing a liquid or object into the lungs accidentally. Yes A