Abstract

Even though most people—including scientists—use intuition every day, clinicians are advised to stick with evidence-based medicine and for the most part steer clear of spirituality, consciousness, and intuition. This is changing as scientific evidence emerges to support the notion that the practice of good medicine includes attention to these factors. In fact, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the organization that sets standards for healthcare institutions, requires organizations to include a spiritual assessment as part of the overall assessment of patients,2 an acknowledgement that both science and spirit provide important contributions to optimal health.

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