What do doctors understand by spiritual health? A survey of UK general practitioners.

Ishbel Orla WhiteheadCarol JaggerBarbara Hanratty

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Spirituality and religiosity are understood by English GPs to be distinct concepts. A consensus definition of spiritual health incorporating the themes identified by working doctors, may be helpful to support GPs to follow the recommended guidance in their practice.

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