Values and Spirituality within Health Care Policy

How do spiritual beliefs impact political ideologies and the policy process? How have they affected the health policy reform process? Give examples and support your reasoning with appropriate references.

What is the role of a religious ethic in public policy today? Should a religious ethic and/or theistic worldview take priority over that of others? How can religious policy decision makers remain true to their personal values while respecting the views of individuals with differing cultural and spiritual beliefs?