For this final assignment, you will be tasked to review your work in the Topic 3 case study and continue to analyze the case to best determine spiritual care interventions throughout their plan of care. In particular, the focus will be on the Christian application of the four principles, as well as appropriate options in providing a patient with spiritual care. Based on the chart you completed and questions you answered in the Topic 3 about “Case Study: Healing and Autonomy” and reading the topic Resources, complete the “Patient\’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis” document in a maximum of 1,500 words, in which you will analyze the case study in relation to the following: Patient autonomy Christian perspective and actions related to sickness and health, principles of beneficence, and nonmaleficence Spiritual needs assessment and appropriate interventions for all involved in providing care Accountability that would demonstrate an ethical manner that reflects professional standards of pr

Benchmark – Patient’s Spiritual Needs: Case Analysis

Spiritual care is an integral perspective of any care provision. From a Christian perspective, it is a calling to ensure that all patients’ spiritual needs are addressed alongside other medical needs. Notably, patients have varying spiritualties and understanding the patients is integral to offering holistic care (Notini & Oakley, 2022). While this might seem straightforward on paper, it is more complicated. Many ethical issues and decisions need to be made to ensure that the patient can access the best care possible.

By following Christian principles of care which include beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy justice and fairness, it is possible to navigate the different experiences in patient care (Bogue et al. 2022). A case study of a boy who had acute glomerulonephritis, and kidney failure showed the interaction between faith and healthcare provision. His father Mike had delayed treatment in favor of spiritual treatment and ended up placing his son, James in a more dire situation.

Moreover, the situation required more intense decisions such as asking the twin to be a donor. From a Christian worldview, it is crucial to understand the situation better by discussing issues such as autonomy, spiritual needs assessments, Christian perceptive and accountability of the stakeholders.

Patient Autonomy

Patient autonomy refers to the respect of patient’s decisions regardless of the current situation they are experiencing. However, for patients to have autonomy they must have informed consent. In the case involving the patient James, an eight-year-old it is evident that the decision-making was reserved for the father alone. While this should be no issue as the father only wanted to have what was best for their son the hospital should have invoked a participatory approach. This would ensure that all stakeholders were involved in the care of James.

For their initial contact with the hospital, all stakeholders could have been informed of the current condition of the patient. While they could not be entitled to make the decision, they would passively influence the father based on the discussion and their understanding of the situation hence averting the current dire situation (Green, 2021). Moreover, the young son could have gotten a small understanding of his situation and made his wishes known to the father.

Nonetheless, given the situation has already escalated, it would be better to enhance the patient’s autonomy by involving the son. Patient-centered treatment dictates that a patient must be an active participant in their treatment regime. Therefore, moving forward, they should be more honest with James regarding his condition Buchanan et al. (2022).

From a Christian perspective, to enhance a patient’s autonomy, it is crucial to encourage the patient and even offer spiritual guidance when needed. Mike is also a patient in a way as he is the main guardian to James (Kristyna Polakova et al., 2023). He should also be offered support and guidance as needed. This will go a long way in helping him make better decisions as care continues.

Christian Perspective and Actions Related to Sickness and Health, Principles of Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

The Christian perspective in matters relating to sickness and health acknowledges the role of God in healing. They explain that God is in control and can heal both spiritually and physically. This can be activated through prayer and faith. With this in mind, Mike was right in having his faith in God (Camara & Rosengarten, 2021). He hoped for healing and therefore instead of subjecting his son to medical practices, he hoped that he would get healing from his faith. However, his decision proved to be a little late and caused more harm than good (Bogue et al. 2022).

This could have affected his faith and spirituality and going further in holistic care, it is crucial to advise him and encourage him regardless of the outcomes of his previous decisions. It is also notable that Christians believe to be stewards of the temple of the holy spirit and therefore they should take care of themselves through wise decisions. While the decision Mike made ended up with regrettable consequences, it is important to understand that has had hard decisions moving forward (Kristyna Polakova et al., 2023).

His son needs a kidney transplant and so far, the only match is his eight-year-old twin Steve. This is an almost impossible situation for Mike as he wants what is best for both sons and therefore, he needs a lot of spiritual and medical guidance to ensure that he forms an informed consent. Christian believes in showing compassion and providing care to all those who are sick. This is evidenced through Christ’s interactions with all the sick peo