What is Orthodox Christian Medicine?

The term ‘Orthodox Christian medicine’ has become so customary among believers in Russia that the concept behind it is rarely questioned. However, it is worth articulating both for the sake of the profession and for the benefit of patients whether such a phrase is at all meaningful and if so what ex...

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Main Author: Nedostup, Alexander (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2011
In: Studies in Christian ethics
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 4, Pages: 441-448
Further subjects:B Medicine
B Disease
B Love
B Orthodox
B Christian
B Sin
B Healing
B Faith
B Doctor
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Summary:The term ‘Orthodox Christian medicine’ has become so customary among believers in Russia that the concept behind it is rarely questioned. However, it is worth articulating both for the sake of the profession and for the benefit of patients whether such a phrase is at all meaningful and if so what exactly it stands for. The following analysis, based on a public lecture, draws on the personal experience and reflections of a practicing GP and cardiologist who is also the Chairman of the Society of Orthodox Christian Physicians of Russia.
ISSN:0953-9468
Contains:Enthalten in: Studies in Christian ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0953946811415013