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Restore Health and Wellness is a new medical center that provides care in the long-standing tradition of the Catholic Church. Our healthcare professionals practice in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Ethical and Religious Directives
The Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) for Catholic Health Care Services published by the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), provide moral guidance for health care delivery.
Here is an overview of the key points:
General Principles
Respect for Human Dignity: Every person must be treated with respect and dignity from conception to
natural death 1.
Care for the Poor and Vulnerable: Special attention should be given to the needs of the poor, vulnerable,
and marginalized 1.
Social Responsibility
Promote the Common Good: Health care services should contribute to the common good and promote
justice in health care 1.
Collaboration with Others: Work with other health care providers and organizations to improve
community health 1.
Pastoral and Spiritual Care
Holistic Care: Provide care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs 1.
Access to Sacraments: Ensure patients have access to the sacraments and spiritual support 1.
Professional-Patient Relationship
Informed Consent: Patients must be fully informed about their medical condition and treatment options 1.
Confidentiality: Protect patient privacy and confidentiality 1.
Beginning of Life Issues
Sanctity of Life: Oppose abortion and any procedures that intentionally end human life 1.
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Only support those that respect the dignity of procreation and
marriage 1.
End of Life Issues
Palliative Care: Provide compassionate care that alleviates suffering without hastening death 1.
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: These are morally unacceptable 1.
Collaborative Arrangements
Ethical Consistency: Ensure that collaborations with other organizations do not compromise Catholic
ethical principles 1.
These directives aim to ensure that Catholic health care services are delivered in a manner consistent with the
Church's moral teachings.
1: Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
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-1 Peter