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. 2025 Mar;79(1-4):31-32.
doi: 10.1177/15423050251319498. Epub 2025 Feb 13.

Counseling Andy

J Rush Pierce Jr  1
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Counseling Andy

J Rush Pierce Jr. J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

In this first-person narrative, the Dean instructs a young supervising physician to counsel a medical student about why he should not talk to patients about his religion. The essay reflects some of the emotions, ethical considerations and ambiguities that caregivers face in these situations.

Keywords: Religion; medical education; patient communication; spirituality.

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