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Letters |3 September 2002

Physicians and Patient Spirituality

Susan B. LeGrand, MD

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland, OH 44122
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TO THE EDITOR:
Dr. Graner's comments in his letter to the editor reflect a misunderstanding of the concept of separation of church and state (not “politics”) 28. The U.S. Constitution requires that the government not sanction a particular religion. It makes no statements about what I may have in my personal, nongovernmental office. My office is my personal space, which contains personal photographs, mementos of travels, gifts from patients, and other reflections of my personality that include symbols of my personal faith. I may choose to wear a cross and thereby proclaim to all my personal beliefs. This in...
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LeGrand SB. Physicians and Patient Spirituality. Ann Intern Med. 2002;137:372. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-137-5_Part_1-200209030-00028

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2002;137(5_Part_1):372.

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-137-5_Part_1-200209030-00028

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