Several life-threatening diseases like the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus, lifestyle-related and other cancers, as well as heart conditions, and other communicable diseases that can turn life threatening, are causing more stress than ever before, not only in patients and caregivers but also in people who are well. Apart from being a financial drain on most patients and their families, such illnesses cause acute emotional stress due to the pessimism and fatalism associated with such diseases.
That is why increasingly, in India and in some other countries, patients and their families take refuge in spiritual healing and experience heightened inclination towards prayer and religion. Most doctors in India do not find this strange; some even promote holistic healing as that may help patients deal better with the challenge.
A Noida-based oncologist says, “Spirituality and religion are very personal issues. Doctors and caregivers need to respect patients’ religious and spiritual beliefs and concerns. Faith can be a huge stress buster for all concerned.
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