Spirituality and medicine have a long, intertwined, history. The very emergence of hospitals in the West arose in part out of the hospitality and care provided by monasteries. Many hospitals have since been founded by religious institutions, and much of medical care throughout the world is still provided by religious hospitals and medical mission efforts. Religious and spiritual life and community provide an important health resource for many people throughout the world. And many people’s medical decisions are shaped by their spiritual and religious beliefs.
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