Table 1: FICA spiritual history tool [32].
Category |
Sample questions |
F: Faith and belief |
Do you have spiritual beliefs that
help you cope with stress? If
the patient responds "no," consider asking: what gives your life
meaning? |
I: Importance |
Have your beliefs influenced how
you take care of yourself in this illness? |
C: Community |
Are you part of a spiritual or
religious community? |
Is this of support to you, and
how? |
|
A: Address in care |
How would you like me to address
these issues in your health care? |