Hello All:
My compliments have ranged from "I'm so glad that this type of inquiry is being
validated in medical school and residency training" to "thanks for giving us
practical tips on how to ask questions about spirituality"...

Criticisms: Many of what others have stated, most common one being - - - "This
is too intrusive, it isn't what "real" doctors do" or "this makes me too
uncomfortable, what will I do with their answers!"

Of course, both of the criticisms can be turned around for the learner through
good teaching techniques, like role plays and good spirituality questionnaire
tools that are available. I think that it is crucial that residents in FP gain a
better understanding during their 3 years of training that skills in this area
are a vital part of what it means to be a competent FP.
Barb

Barb Supanich, RSM, MD
Assoc. Professor
Munson FP Residency