Table 3: The open invite spiritual history tool [32].

Category

Sample questions

O: Open (i.e., open the door to conversation)

May I ask your faith background?

Do you have a spiritual or faith preference?

What helps you through hard times?

I: Invite (i.e., invite the patient to discuss spiritual needs)

Do you feel that your spiritual health is affecting your physical health?

Does your spirituality impact the health decisions you make?

Is there a way in which you would like for me to account for your spirituality in your health care?

Is there a way in which I or another member of the medical team can provide you with support?

Are there resources in your faith community that you would like for me to help mobilize on your behalf?