HOPE Spiritual History Tool [32].

Table 2: HOPE spiritual history tool [32].

Category	Sample questions
H: Sources of hope	What are your sources of hope, strength, comfort, and peace?
H: Sources of hope	What do you hold on to during difficult times?
O: Organized religion	Are you part of a religious or spiritual community?
O: Organized religion	Does it help you? How?
P: Personal spirituality and practices	Do you have personal spiritual beliefs?
P: Personal spirituality and practices	What aspects of your spirituality or spiritual practices do you find most helpful?
E: Effects on medical care and end-of-life issues	Does your current situation affect your ability to do the things that usually help you spiritually?
	As a doctor, is there anything that I can do to help you access the resources that usually help you?
	Are there any specific practices or restrictions I should know about in providing your medical care?
	If the patient is dying: How do your beliefs affect the kind of medical care you would like me to provide over the next few days/weeks/months?