5th Annual Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy Conference, Volume 5 (2009)

The 5th annual Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy Conference - Vol. 5, April 28-29, 2009 -, sponsored by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, addresses current issues in bioethics and offers 15 CEUs and CMEs for nurses, physicians, social workers, and pastoral care. Disc 1: Letting God's mercy transform your life and practice, by Bryan Thatcher; Divine mercy and the new positive psychology - Psychology takes a new direction, by Fr. Benedict Groeschel; Care of the sick: the heart of mercy for healthcare professionals, by Marie Romagnano; Pastoral care of the sick and dying: a critical time for patients, by Fr. Dan Cambra. Disc 2: Secular bioethics and its attack on human dignity, by Fr. Germain Kopaczynski; Becoming the merciful presence of Jesus while caring for the sick, injured, and dying, by Fr. Seraphim Michalenko; Forgiveness of sins: Biblical understanding of healing and wholeness, by Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek; Recognizing spiritual distress in patient care, by Marie Romagnano. Disc 3: Staying human in an inhumane world - The stress of it all, by Bryan Thatcher; What's hot and what's not in bioethics today, by Fr. Germain Kopaczynski; The Divine Mercy message and devotion: God's prescription for true health, by Fr. Seraphim Michalenko; Hope and joy in the medical workplace: St. Faustina's way, by Sr. Teresa Dela Fuente. Disc 4: Obstetrical challenges for Catholic physicians and nurses, by Dr. Helen Jackson; The Eucharist, Mary, and Divine Mercy: Spirituality for patients and healthcare professionals, by Dr. Kazimierz Chwalek; Panel discussion on bioethics; The meaning of suffering in patient care: case study, by Marie Romagnano.