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SECTION FIVE – GUIDELINES - REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE OF DIFFERENTRELIGIOUS FAITHSThe United Kingdom today is a multicultural, multi-racial and multi-religious society. Thisoffers a great challenge to all areas of health care, but none more so than nursing. It isincumbent upon nurses to be aware of the different religious and cultural rituals, whichaccompany the death of a patient. Nurses are also required to possess the informationpertinent to the legal requirements for the care of the dead.The subject of ‘death with dignity’ has received much prominence of late in the health carepress (Hayes & van der Poel, 1990; Helman, 1990; Green & Green, 1992) and rightly so, forit is the execution of last offices with care and dignity that concludes the care which hasbeen offered. From the viewpoint of many bereaved relatives, the way that a deceasedloved one is treated forms an important part of their memory of a hospital’s care.It is essential then that the correct procedures are followed during last offices, and that everyeffort is made to accommodate the wishes of patients’ partner or relatives (Neuberger, 1978:Olivant, 1986; Hospital chaplaincies Council, 1992; Speck, 1978). This is central to theconcept of holistic care for the patient, and if we disregard such procedures for our patients,we also disregard both patients’ and families’ dignity (McGilloway & Myco, 1985; Wald,1986; Speck, 1988; Spector, 1991).The following are only guidelines, taken from the Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures(2004): individual requirements may vary even among members of the same faith. Varyingdegrees of adherence and orthodoxy exist within all the world’s major faiths. The givenreligion of a patient may occasionally be offered to indicate an association with particularcultural and national roots, rather than to indicate a significant degree of adherence to thetenets of a particular faith.For further information, please refer to the booklet Privacy, Dignity, Religious and CulturalBeliefs that is available on the ward.11/34
BAHAI1 Bahai relatives may wish to say prayers for the deceased person, but normal lastoffices performed by nursing staff are quite acceptable.2 Bahai adherents may not be cremated or embalmed, nor may they be buried morethan an hour’s journey from the place of death. A special ring will be placed on thefinger of the patient, which should not be removed.3 Bahais have no objection to post-mortem examination and may leave their bodies toscientific research or donate organs if they wish.Further information can be obtained from the nearest Assembly of the Bahais (seetelephone directory).Alternatively contact:National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the United Kingdom27 Rutland GateLondon SW7 1PDTelephone: 020 7590 8792BUDDHISM1 There is no prescribed ritual for the handling of the corpse of a Buddhist person, socustomary laying out is appropriate. However, a request may be made for aBuddhist monk or nun to be present.2 As there are a number of different schools of Buddhism, relatives should becontacted for advice as some sects have strong views on how the body should betreated.3 When the patient dies, inform the monk or nun if required (the patient’s relatives oftentake this step). The body should not be moved for at least one hour if prayers are tobe said.4 The patient’s body should be wrapped in an unmarked sheet.5. There are unlikely to be objections to post-mortem examination and organ donation,although some Far Eastern Buddhists may object to this.6. Cremation is preferred.For further information contact:The Buddhist Hospice TrustP O Box123AshfordKent TN24 9TF12/34
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