Does 'faith' have a role in recovery?
I have just finished a news feature about the role that 'faith' may play in the recovery of patients when other treatment has been inadequate.
When I put my 'news journalist' hat on I try to remain impatial and report factually, not letting my, all too often, personal opinions influence the feature.
However, I do have an opinion when it come to this. For those of you that have not read the feature it is entitled 'Does 'faith' have a role in recovery?'.
It details letters from two opposing GPs. The one is in trouble with the GMC for mentioning 'faith' in a consultation. He feels that faith can help where other treatment has not - although only if this is acceptable to the patient. The other GP is against this and says that this is an abuse of the 10-minute consultation time given to patients and that he treats with conventional, tried and tested methods.
I can fully see both sides of the agrument but cannot see the harm in being offered an extra option. I happen to have faith and would feel that a GP had shown care beyond the norm if he mentioned it. However, if I found this offensive all I would have to do is say 'No Thanks'.
Many people have been helped by 'faith'. 'Faith' means different things to different people and is difficult to quantify but anything which can be positive has to be a bonus if you ask me.
Please let me know your feelings on the matter.
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