Les besoins spirituels des personnes atteintes de cancer bronchique en fin de vie

One could envisage that spirituality is the awareness of, or the search for, the meaning of life and the relationship with others, and of transcendence. The spiritual needs of patients, based on the question of meaning, are not remote from the therapeutic process. The recognition and taking into account of the fundamental role of spiritual aspects in the decision making process is a measure of the liberty of the patient and of respect for his individuality. Spiritual needs are characteristic of the human condition and constitute the foundation of schemes of shared care, that is to say meaningful for both patients and carers.