Love Medicine for the Dying and Their Caregivers
Dorothy Agnes Lander, John Graham‐Pole
Journal of Health Psychology March 1, 2008 DOI: 10.1177/1359105307086700 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 16 |
| Key points | Argues that end-of-life palliation is embodied in relationships of loving, artful witness between caregivers and receivers, and proposes that an experiential model of "building" relationship through artful narratives should complement the biomedical model of "taking" clinical histories. The authors present their practitioner and familial experience, supported by literature, as a body of evidence for the power of love in end-of-life care. |
Abstract
We present a body of evidence for love medicine, originating in the shamanic physical/spiritual healing arts, embodying end-of-life (EOL) palliation through relationships of loving, artful witness between caregivers and receivers. We base the conclusions of our professional (doctor) and familial (spouse) practices on the practitioner/research methodology, Appreciative Inquiry , focused on life-affirming experiences, and epitomizing love medicine in 'building' relationship through artful narratives between caregiver and receiver (experiential model), to complement 'taking' clinical histories (biomedical model). Our witness to these healing effects, supported by relevant literature, builds a body of evidence for the power of love in EOL care.