RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE, HEALTHCARE AND SPIRITUALITY
Abstract:
The article examines some aspects of the relationship between quality of life, healthcare and
spirituality. In this context, the attempts to provide a comprehensive and universally accepted definition
of quality of life considering its high degree of subjectivity and the fact that the term is extensively used
in a wide range of contexts are presented, highlighting the importance of clarity in this regard.
Moreover, the concept of health-related quality of life and the instruments used to measure it are
presented. Taking into account the principle of sanctity of life, some problems and dilemmas arising
from the way medical and technological knowledge should be applied to clinical care are mentioned. In
conclusion, it is shown that quality of life has become an almost universal theme lately. However, being
highly subjective, it is rather difficult to define and assess. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach of
the topic is necessary.
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