Spiritual Perspectives

Question 1

What are the Five Universal Needs?

Answer 1

1. Transcendence
2. Love and Relationship
3. Forgiveness
4. Hope
5. Meaning/Purpose

Question 2

Philosophy of Healing

Answer 2

-May occur without curing taking place
-Always Possible
-Creative/Unpredictable in both process and outcome
-Death occurs it is considered “Ultimate Healing”

Question 3

Jehovah’s Witness

Answer 3

Christian

Question 4

What is Jehovah’s Witness belief on blood transfusions/donation?

Answer 4

Blood transfusions are not allowed. Only accept alternatives to blood transfusions such as:
Non-blood plasma expanders, careful surgical techniques to decrease blood loss, autologous transfusions and autotransfusion.

Question 5

What is the Organ Donation for Judaism/Islam?

Answer 5

Not permitted by Orthodox Jews, but with rabbinic consent

Question 6

What is the Philosophy of Curing?

Answer 6

1. May occur without healing
2. May or may not be possible
3. Follows a usual or predictive path
4. Failure to cure leads to death