Discuss: Preferential Treatment of the Sick and Suffering?
Review the discussion forum guidelines (Links to an external site.) and rubricLinks to an external site. before posting.In Chapter 5, Sulmasy discusses suffering.
Consider Sulmasy’s claim that “In Christianity, sick persons are regarded as having a truly ‘preferential’ position in society” (Sulmasy, 76). This matches the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) notion of Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
Original Post
Do you see Sulmasy’s understanding of “preferential treatment” incorporated into healthcare practice? Explain. Include a reference to one of this module’s readings or video resources (other than Sulmasy). If possible, include a relevant example from healthcare you have received, a family member or friend has experienced, or that you participated in during your work or volunteer efforts in a healthcare forum.
Peer Response
Review all of the original posts and respond to one student regarding a specific point of agreement or disagreement. Try to respond first to a fellow student who has not received a previous response from you.
Continuing the Conversation
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The assignment must be mostly based on the textbook:
Sulmasy, D. P. (2006). The rebirth of the clinic: An introduction to spirituality in health care. Georgetown University Press
