A Catholic patient about to undergo a minor procedure requests that a priest be brought in to administer Last Rites “just in case.” The provider refuses, thinking that this request is silly and unnecessary.

In Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches, Last Rites are a ritual sacrament administered by a priest to a person for whom death is believed to be imminent.

Apply the I CARE model to this case by responding to the prompts below.

I – What INTROSPECTIVE questions could this provider ask himself to determine how best to meet this patient's needs? *

C – Describe the CAUSE of this provider's refusal. *

A – ACTION – In your own words, describe 2 respectful, appropriate actions this provider could take. *

R – RESPOND – How should the provider respectfully respond to this request? *

E – ENSURE – How can the provider ensure that this patient's religious and medical needs are met respectfully? *

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Case Study – Personal Preference