TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mottram,Kenneth P.
TI  - Caring for those in crisis: facing ethical dilemmas with patients and families 
SN  - 1587431912 (pbk.)
AV  - BV4335 .M68 2007
U1  - 259/.4 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Grand Rapids, Mich.
PB  - Brazos
KW  - Pastoral medicine
KW  - Sick
KW  - Pastoral counseling of
KW  - Patients
KW  - Church work with the sick
KW  - Church work with families
KW  - Medicine
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Medical ethics
N1  - "A pastor's guide"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references; Meeting an ethical dilemma -- Orientation to medical ethics -- Advocacy, trauma, and personal awareness -- A biblical look at ethics and advocacy -- The medical understanding of spirituality -- Frequently encountered ethical problems -- A decision-making model for ethical dilemmas -- Christian distinctives in facing ethical dilemmas -- Ethical issues in death and dying -- Spiritual interventions by the advocate
N2  - "Kenneth Mottram writes to better equip pastors and church leaders to minister to patients and their families in times of crisis and confusion. He provides a Christian model for ethical decision making; addresses such issues as organ donation, living wills, and withdrawing life support, offers counsel on helping patients and families face mortality, and gives practical advice on hospital visitation, prayer, and serving as advocate for the family to the medical staff."--BOOK JACKET
ER  -