Publicação
The Spiritual Dimension of Comprehensive Kidney Care
| Resumo: | João was prepared to receive another dialysis treatment, which had long since become a routine part of his life. By his side was Dr. Júlia Silva, his nephrologist, who was carefully adjusting the machine that performed the vital function his kidneys could no longer manage. The doctor was his constant support in his fight against chronic kidney disease and the reason why his relationship with Dr. Silva was built on mutual respect and trust. João was a quiet man who found comfort in his faith and acceptance of what life had destined for him. “You know, doctor, it was my belief in a higher power that gave me the strength to accept my illness”. Dr. Silva, with her rational and scientific mind, began to understand João’s perspective and to realize that it was influencing her own life. In the silence of the dialysis room the doctor and patient shared moments of encounter between science and spirituality, recognizing that life is made up of suffering and love, and that spiritual life opens space for hope, even in the most difficult times. João’s journey, supported by his unshakeable faith, showed Dr. Silva how powerful the invisible forces that guide and shape human beings are in our lives. |
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| Autores principais: | Mateus,Ana |
| Outros Autores: | Silva,Francisco Ferreira da |
| Assunto: | Kidney Failure, Chronic/psychology Religion Renal Dialysis/psychology Spirituality |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | SciELO Portugal |
| Resumo: | João was prepared to receive another dialysis treatment, which had long since become a routine part of his life. By his side was Dr. Júlia Silva, his nephrologist, who was carefully adjusting the machine that performed the vital function his kidneys could no longer manage. The doctor was his constant support in his fight against chronic kidney disease and the reason why his relationship with Dr. Silva was built on mutual respect and trust. João was a quiet man who found comfort in his faith and acceptance of what life had destined for him. “You know, doctor, it was my belief in a higher power that gave me the strength to accept my illness”. Dr. Silva, with her rational and scientific mind, began to understand João’s perspective and to realize that it was influencing her own life. In the silence of the dialysis room the doctor and patient shared moments of encounter between science and spirituality, recognizing that life is made up of suffering and love, and that spiritual life opens space for hope, even in the most difficult times. João’s journey, supported by his unshakeable faith, showed Dr. Silva how powerful the invisible forces that guide and shape human beings are in our lives. |
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