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Stemmer Background: In the last decade, a number of integrative oncology programs have been established within leading oncology departments in Israel aiming to provide consultations that address patients’ concerns and improve their quality of life (QOL). Objective: To identify Arab cancer patients’ attitudes, needs and expectations concerning integration of complementary and traditional medicine (CTM) in their supportive …

Modeling integrative oncology care program for Arab patients in north Israel: towards quality of life improvement during chemotherapy. Stemmer Read More »

A wide range of health benefits have been attributed to wheatgrass, the young grass of the common wheat plant Triticum aestivum. Its components include chlorophyll, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E. Forms of wheatgrass include fresh juice, frozen juice, tablets, and powders, with compositions varying according to their production processes, as well as to the …

The medical use of Wheatgrass: review of the gap between basic and clinical applications. Read More »

Faced with a serious, incurable illness, disability, and other symptoms, both physical and mental, some patients find themselves wondering about the meaning of their Lives. They need the help of a professional who can perceive their mental turmoil and identify their spiritual needs, and who knows how to help them find meaning in their uncertain …

Spiritual care in hospitals and other healthcare settings in Israel – a profession in the making. Read More »

From drawing to sculpture, poetry to journaling, and dance to music and song, the arts can have a major impact on patients’ spiritual well-being and health. The arts empower patients to fulfill the basic human drive to create and give patients a sense of possibility. Through creative expression, patients regain a feeling of wholeness, individually …

Transforming pain into beauty: on art, healing, and care for the spirit. Read More »

The use of the cannabis plant for various medical indications by cancer patients has been rising significantly in the past few years in several European countries, the US and Israel. The increase in use comes from public demand for the most part, and not due to a scientific basis. Cannabis chemistry is complex, and the …

Is the clinical use of cannabis by oncology patients advisable. Read More »

The need to integrate complementary medicine (CM) consultation in supportive care of patients with cancer is acknowledged by oncologists owing to the ongoing research on CM efficacy and awareness of its potential risks. In this article, we aim to provide oncologists with models for CM integration within supportive care. Descriptive analysis of key elements which …

Integrating complementary medicine in supportive cancer care models across four continents. Read More »

What are the ethical responsibilities of the medical staff (doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains) regarding the preservation of meaningful life for their patients who are approaching the end of life (EOL)? In particular, what is the staff’s ethical responsibility to initiate a conversation with their patient regarding palliative care? By subjecting traditional Jewish teachings …

The duty to initiate a palliative care conversation: Lessons from Jewish bioethics. Read More »