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Issued by USCCB, November 17, 2009 Copyright 2009, united states conference of Catholic bishops . All rights reserved. To order a copy of this statement, please visit and click on New Titles. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services Fifth Edition united states conference of Catholic bishops 2 CONTENTS Preamble General Introduction Part One: The Social Responsibility of Catholic Health Care Services Part Two: The Pastoral and Spiritual Responsibility of Catholic Health Care Part Three: The Professional-Patient Relationship Part Four: Issues in Care for the Beginning of Life Part Five: Issues in Care for the Seriously Ill and D y i n g Part Six: Forming New Partnerships with Health Care Organizations and Providers Conclusion 3 PREAMBLE Health care in the united states is marked by extraordinary change. Not only is there continuing change in clinical practice due to technological advances, but the Health care system in the united states is being challenged by both institutional and social factors as well.
by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (formerly the National Conference of Catholic Bishops), in the light of authoritative church teaching, in order to address new insights from theological and medical research or new requirements of public policy.
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