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In chapter nine of Called to Care (2006), Shelly discusses the idea of defining hope through Mary Thompson’s definition (pg 171). Can you elaborate on the reason hope is important in healthcare? What can be done to maximize its benefits for the patient?
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Running head: IMPORTANCE OF HOPE IN HEALTHCARE
Importance of Hope in Healthcare
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IMPORTANCE OF HOPE IN HEALTHCARE
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Importance of Hope in Healthcare
Healthcare providers often encounter situations where patients suffering chronic diseases
reach a point of no hope (Shelly, & Miller, 2006). Life is the most critical asset anybody
possesses. Diseases threaten life; our essential asset. It is, therefore, likely that discouraging
words at the time of sickness may accelerate the effect of the illness because of psychological
distress. Speaking encouragin...
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