Table 3 Clinical practice and spirituality/religiosity

Have you ever addressed patients’ spiritual/religious beliefs?*

 Yes

 No

How often do you ask spiritual/ religious issues with your patients?*

 I do not ask

 Rarely

 Sometimes

 Often

Do patients feel uncomfortable when asked about spiritual/religious issues?*

 I do not ask

 Rarely

 Sometimes

 Often

Which barriers discourage you to discuss religion/spirituality with patients?*

 Lack of Knowledge

 Lack of training

 Lack of time

 Uncomfortable with this issue

 Fear of imposing religious beliefs

 Religion/spirituality are not relevant for medical treatment

 It’s not my job

 Fear of offending the patients

 Disapproval of my colleagues

Which religious treatments would you recommend to your patients?

 Prayer

 Bible/scripture/religious literature

 Fluidic water/Energized Water/Holy Water

 Disobsession/Exorcism

 Hands imposition/Reike/Johrei/Spiritist passé

 Charity in religious communities