The Influence of Spiritual Beliefs and Practices on the Treatment Preferences of African Americans: A Review of the Literature

S. Johnson, Kimberly; Elbert‐Avila, Katja; A. Tulsky, James

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53224.x

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The Influence of Spiritual Beliefs and Practices on the Treatment Preferences of African Americans: A Review of the Literature

Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • Mar 30, 2005

Authors:

Kimberly S. Johnson

Katja Elbert‐Avila

James A. Tulsky

Abstract

Spirituality is an important part of African-American culture and is often cited as an explanation for the more-aggressive treatment preferences of some African Americans at the end of life. This paper reviews the literature on spiritual beliefs that may influence the treatment decisions of African ...

Subject

Spirituality

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Medicine

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