How Truth Helps Patients with Their Meds:
Read McCormick and Brown, pp. 130-135.
a. Describe the nocebo effect and the evidence you've seen to support the authors' findings or site evidence to the contrary.
b. What might you say to a patient who misunderstands how he feels as a result of a new med?
c. How can nurses help free patients from selfdeceptions that interfere with their health?
d. How can nurses distinguish between true adverse events from a medication or treatment and nocebo effects?

Nursing Education:
Read Greer, Bunke, and Jamison, pp. 148-150, 151-152 and 168.
a. Who was your most memorable nursing instructor and why? Consider writing a letter of thanks for the impact on your life.
b. How can we prepare for the inevitable crisis situations of life? Discuss your strategy.
c. Discuss test taking-from both student and instructor perspectives.

When Families Choose Cremation:
Read Huddleston, pp. 138-141.
a. Develop a scriptural basis supporting or negating cremation for Christians. Site biblical references to support your view.
b. Review cultural considerations for people of various faith traditions. Show this article to a colleague and share what you learned.
c. Ask a colleague his or her thoughts regarding cremation and what may happen in the after-life. Pray for an open door to share your thoughts regarding eternal life.
d. Discuss cremation with your family and friends. Share your thoughts and ask how your family would feel about this option.

Spiritual Care:
Read Read Bigony and Sweat pp. 142-147 and pp. 170.
a. What is your working definition of spiritual care?
b. How do you practice spiritual care in your work setting? What is a challenge? What works well?
c. What is a biblical passage you find helpful when addressing spiritual needs? How has this passage assisted your patients?