View Show abstract Resuscitation is an acceptable procedure for Buddhists, but some traditions have special needs as death approaches. It is usual for them to wear distinguishing robes, which may be of different styles and colours depending on the tradition they follow. Others do all or none of these. The first is that we all have past kamma or karma to work out, and death will achieve only a temporary alleviation of the suffering that arises from the ‘rewards’ of unskilful action. The Buddha also commends mindfulness; being aware of the impact and effect of one’s behaviour so that it may be skilful. There are no infant or childhood rituals, such as circumcision or head-shaving, but Buddhists may prefer a peaceful birth environment to allow a meditative state to arise. Some healing rituals involve chanting, potions, and amulets. Buddhist senior care is different in the approach it takes to help seniors cope with their illness. Understanding Buddhist patients’ dietary needs. Dealing with suffering is the common element of Buddhism and palliative care. H�b```f``�����������X��,5��~�N.�|7 Nigel Northcott, PhD, MA (Ed), RGN, is an education adviser, NHS Professionals. The Buddhist Hospice Trust, PO Box 123, Ashford, Kent TN24 9TF. In Buddhism, suffering is that which arises in our human form by our attachment and craving, and from which we can break free by choosing a path of wisdom, morality and mental culture (meditation). 0000005153 00000 n Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha, his teachings and the community of Buddhists, and strive to live ‘skilfully’ and to abandon ‘unskilful actions’. There are no specific medical or nursing care issues to be addressed for the Buddhist patient. DiBartolo, M. C. (1998). 0000012302 00000 n There is no supreme personal god or godhead, but the religion is based on a way of life that the Buddha commended. The admission to a palliative care unit is usually brought on by physical symp-toms,14 and the unit initially will concentrate on the symptoms with which the patient pres-ents. H�|TMs�0����I:6�2�=��46d��^r� )Jc� v����� ;����ڷ��Ip7ŀ-�P ���!�`����n��tz��j��m���D!B��ߪ. Instead, it has teachings to guide one through daily life. 0000005174 00000 n Patients should if possible be helped to attend Chapel services at these times, or the Chaplain be called to their bedside. To ensure that you have the information you need to provide appropriate care, ask the patient, his or her family and loved ones, or a Buddhist chaplain, lay adviser or elder of the relevant Buddhist community. This is not to say that other actions to alleviate suffering would not be acceptable, but active euthanasia such as suicide or self-harm would be considered ‘unskilful’ (the term preferred by Buddhist for acts that are not meritorious/good), and would attract ‘bad karma’. 0000005666 00000 n To assist in the passage to the next rebirth, which is not the same as reincarnation, wholesome acts such as generosity, service, kindness or pleasant thoughts are recalled. 0000001489 00000 n I absolutely think elements of Buddhist tradition would be beneficial to nursing care for patients and for staff. Most Buddhist patients will wish their condition and progress to be explained to them with openness and honesty as this will enable them to make their own preparation for death. Buddhists often opt for cremation as the body is considered a vehicle that is impermanent. If these patients don't have their own clergy available, you can consult with your healthcare facility's chaplain. Buddhist practice in the form of meditation can help to avoid suffering. I have suggested that the origin of religion was the fear of danger, but this is not true of Buddhism, which arose from the fear of suffering. 0000007061 00000 n Huimin Bhikshu 2012. They may also have particular needs associated with their vows, so ask them. Thus, when a mother is sick, special kindness is shown towards her. During hospitalization, a Buddhist patient may focus on mindfulness and peaceful meditation. trailer << /Size 70 /Info 27 0 R /Root 33 0 R /Prev 45695 /ID[<8a62ffbc1ecfa4c103906c5dd026d4d6><61e863da23a04bf2bad0baf03b8b8161>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 33 0 obj << /Pages 30 0 R /Type /Catalog /Metadata 31 0 R >> endobj 68 0 obj << /S 180 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 69 0 R >> stream Buddhism is a chameleon religion that exists in many forms. 0000013960 00000 n The followers of Buddha should be thought of as individuals as the religion has no single creed, authority or sacred book. Alternatively, consult local newspapers or search the internet. The care of Buddhist patients in the end-of-life phase should pose few special problems for the physician. Wei-Chen Tung, PhD, RN. Great anwsers Mountains! – Home Visit – Nurses provide nursing care to terminal cancer patients and trainings to the caregivers of patients for their empowerment through home visits. Some Buddhists chant teachings, practise silent meditation, chant meditative mantras (a spiritual symbol in sound), burn incense, light candles and try to sit in the lotus position. By NT Contributor. By Laura Gebers, BSN, RN,BC . Buddhism has no commandments but a number of preferred and desired approaches that its followers will be pleased to share and may wish to follow in hospital. MEDICAL & NURSING CARE An essential aspect of health care is the health care providers’ roles in understanding the concerns of the patient and family and communicating these concerns to all those involved in the decision-making process; to console and comfort the patient … Buddhist understandings of self as patterns of relating and the theory of 'dependent origination' are introduced. Im a new nurse deep in the heart of Texas, and pretty much everyone (patients, coworkers, chaplains) assumes that youre a Christian. For almost all Buddhists, the moment of death is the most important time to test one's practice of fearlessness, compassion, and courage. 0000015709 00000 n These have sprung up as the central teachings of the Buddha have become amalgamated with the cultures and people that embrace it. 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