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This article provides an overview of the palliative care needs of Sikh patients. It describes the basis of Sikh beliefs and practices and discusses practical aspects of caring for terminally ill Sikh patients and their families. Issues before and after death are considered and the importance of an individual approach is highlighted.

Original publication

DOI

10.12968/ijpn.2003.9.11.11875

Type

Journal article

Journal

International journal of palliative nursing

Publication Date

11/2003

Volume

9

Pages

496 - 498

Addresses

Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 2PS, UK. steadman@walsallhospitals.nhs.uk

Keywords

Humans, Palliative Care, Attitude of Health Personnel, Attitude to Death, Attitude to Health, Nurse's Role, Religion and Psychology, Transcultural Nursing, Funeral Rites, India, United Kingdom