Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Nursing and Midwifery

Called to Care - A Christian Theology of Nursing: Judith Allen Shelly & Arlene Miller (IVP-USA)
Nurses need a firm foundation on which to build both their personal faith and their professional work. Against their background of lecturing in America, the authors seek to present a comprehensive Christian theology of nursing, considering amongst other issues the impact of environment, culture, hope, suffering and spiritual care.

Spiritual Care - A Guide for Caregivers: Judith Allen Shelly (IVP-USA)
What do we say to a person in crisis? When illness strikes, as a health professional you may be called on to answer some of life’s ultimate questions. Against a background of nursing in America the author explains how to offer spiritual support to those facing suffering, illness or other crises.

Midwifery, Mind and Spirit - emerging issues of care: Jenny Hall (Butterworth Heinmann, 2000)
Written by a committed Christian this book explores the role of spirituality in the midwife, in educating midwives and in the delivery of midwifery.

The Spiritual Needs of Children: Judith Allen Shelly (IVP-USA)
With the input of a group of child-care professionals Judith Allen Shelly describes the spiritual development of children, explains how to recognise and meet their needs, and suggests responses to the hard questions children often ask when they are sick.

Values in Conflict: Judith Allen Shelly and Arlene Miller (IVP-USA)
Help and encouragement for nurses on resolving conflicts between Christian beliefs and professional ethics.

Christian Choices in Healthcare: Dominic Beer, Ed. (IVP)
Contributors to this book consider both the character and the medical practice of healthcare professionals. It represents a wide range of wisdom and expertise, exploring both the practical and the controversial issues that confront the profession.