14 articles in this issue
H Elliott Larson
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Ian Campbell
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Michael J Sleasman, Paige Comstock Cunningham
Guest editorial engaging ethical approaches to interational family planning.
Daniel Munday, Ruth Powys
Palliative care in Nepal has been developing over the last 20 years, led by pioneering doctors and nurses who have gained experience in the specialty often whilst working overseas or who have had the opportunity to do clinical attachments abroad. Recently... see more
M. C. Wubbenhorst, Jeffrey K Wubbenhorst, D.Min.
The evangelical Christian church and Christian international organizations today face considerable pressure to promote family planning in the course of their activities overseas. This pressure can be subtle, or overt; the need to provide family planning i... see more
Eileen R. O'Shea, Robin Bennett Kanarek, Meredith Wallace Kazer, Patrick W. Kelley, Tomi Thomas
The average life span is increasing, due to vast advancements in social conditions, public health, and medical care. Globally, those living with chronic and serious medical conditions can benefit from palliative care services. Yet, the workforce is insuff... see more
Eleanor Foster
A general descrition of the initiation of a palliative care program in Kenya using a transformational development, participatory and empowering approach, with lessons learned and description of subsequent impact.
James V Ritchie
Medical missionaries may struggle with the proper understanding of their roles in the death of their patients. To better grasp a biblical concept of death, medical missionaries should understand God’s plan for death, and also understand both God’s s... see more
Alfredo Fort
Though difficult to ascertain because faith based organizations (FBOs) might keep a low profile, be confused with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or survey respondents may not know the nature of facilities attended to, these organizations hav... see more
Helen Lea Fernandes, BOT, MPH, Stephanie Cantrill, BOT, MPH
Much of the literature about mental illness in low and middle income countries (LMICs) focuses on prevalence rates, the treatment gap, and scaling up access to medical expertise and treatment. As a cause and consequence of this, global mental health progr... see more
John McVay, Christopher L. Place, David L. Stevens
Background: The CMDA/MedSend Healthcare Missions Leadership Summit is an annual gathering of 75 mission sending agencies who share Christ through healthcare missions. The summit is jointly sponsored by MedSend and the Christian Medical & Dental Associatio... see more
Reena George, Shefali Mathew
The microcosm of the human body, like the great rhythm of the universe, is silent, intricate, delicately balanced. Anatomy supports Physiology as organs and tissues connect, communicate and nourish life. In illness, they speak through the patient's histor... see more
Reena George
Keywords: caregivers, prodigal son, grace, deathbed, healing, sacrament
Daniel W O'Neill
Book review of Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia by John Dunlop, a pastoral, clinical and practical guide to those caring for those suffering with dementia.