May 2010
8 posts
Can doctors be compelled to provide futile care? →
Another fascinating article today - raising a number of questions:
How long does it take to make a PVS diagnosis?
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic teaching hospital - would this case have been handled differently if it occurred after November 2009?
This article highlights the tension between physicians, medical decision makers (i.e., family) and futile care.
Let’s stay...
Nun at St. Joseph's Hospital rebuked over abortion... →
Mission Leaders: This is an incredible story that occurred at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ - a member of Catholic Healthcare West.
Working With Faith
Last night, I got to present a talk at Theology on Tap for the Muskegon Deanery in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
I began by referencing The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola. No matter how insignificant your work may seem, it can give glory to God.
I then referenced Laborem Exercens by sharing the three-fold spirituality of work offered by John Paul II.
Through work, you can participate in the...
Cerberus-Caritas deal includes Catholic escape... →
“Money is like gasoline during a road trip. You don’t want to run out of gas on...”
– Tim O’Reilly interviewed at INC.com
His life is a vivid demonstration that interesting things can happen when you are working for more than money.
Talk about mission integration!
/via Daring Fireball: ‘Interesting Work for Interesting People’
Running a hospital: I was wrong. I am sorry. →
Robert Quinn would call this “Embracing the Hypocritical Self.”
Read more of the story.
Can profitability and religious mission be... →
Yes.
But what do we mean by profit?
Usually, we think of profit as money going into the pockets of CEOs and stockholders. Hospitals with a religious mission must be profitable too! The difference here is that the money that would otherwise go straight into the pockets of a few people goes into community benefit programs that support the stakeholders of the hospital - the members of the...