Virtual Mentor. May 2005, Volume 7, Number 05

Ethics Poll

Should religion be an integral part of medical care?

The Ethics Poll is a snapshot of the opinions of interested readers.

Do you believe that prayer as you understand it can help in the recovery of patients who also are receiving standard medical care?
Yes
No

Does religion influence your choice of a physician?
Yes
No

Do you want your physician to ask about your spiritual life as well as your physical and mental health?
Yes
No

As a physician, my medical ethics are derived from my religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

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Poll results reflect the opinions of visitors to the site who voluntarily answer the poll questions. Those visitors do not represent a random sample of Virtual Mentor readers. The viewpoints expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.