🕊️ V · Spiritual and values
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urgentRecommended assessment — CarePath tool: CP-SPIRIT Spiritual & Values Check (interactive scoring) · Validated scales: FICA spiritual screen
| Code | Problem statement | Type | Description | First 3 actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | Struggling with meaning, faith, or purpose | Actual | The person questions meaning, belief, or purpose during illness or loss. | Listen without judging · Offer presence · Offer a chaplain |
| V2 | Conflict between care and personal beliefs | Actual | Treatment options clash with the person's values or beliefs. | Respect values · Explain options and risks · Involve the ethics team |
| V3 | Ready to grow spiritually | Actual | The person wishes to deepen peace, meaning, or connection. | Support practices · Arrange a quiet space · Offer a chaplain |
| V4 | Wishes about end of life unclear | Actual | The person has not decided or shared their wishes about end-of-life care. | Open the conversation gently · Explain options · Document wishes |
| V5 | Fear of dying | Actual | Strong fear or distress about death or the dying process. | Listen · Stay with the patient · Control symptoms |
| V6 | Cannot practice faith or rituals | Actual | Illness or the care setting prevents religious or spiritual practice. | Ask about needs · Provide a clean space · Adjust schedules |