WICCAN
/ PAGAN
Wiccans experience
the Divine as immanent, as embodied in the Universe, the world in all its
aspects and in humanity, as well as transcendent. Therefore all of life is
perceived as sacred and interconnected.
CONTACTS:
Rev. Ed Allen, w/431-6110 (nights),
h/743-6112, c/741-2194
(Medicine Hawk)
Rev. Cheryl Miller, w/ 431-6561 (nights),
h/926-3080
(Emory Moon)
 
Rev. Beth A. Sluder, 753-0065
(Galena Skiya)
DIET
No general
prohibitions, however, a Wiccan who is devoted to a God or Goddess who
protects animals may need to maintain a vegetarian diet.
HEALING BELIEFS
At the bedside, the
use of talismans and shrines dedicated to healing deities is an important
part of the healing process.
HEALING PRACTICES
Patient may request
prayers and healing rituals along with whatever medical treatment is being
done. If the individual wishes a laying on of hands, this should be allowed.
MEDICATIONS
No restrictions
MEDICAL TREATMENT
No medical
restrictions. Wiccans generally believe in the efficacy of spiritual or
psychic healing when done in tandem with standard medical treatment.
Therefore, at the request of the patient, other Wiccan personnel should be
allowed visiting privileges as though they were immediate family, including
access to ICU.
ORGAN DONATIONS
Acceptable
ABORTION
Personal choice
BLOOD/BLOOD PRODUCTS
No restrictions
RIGHT TO
DIE ISSUES
If death is inevitable, promote a peaceful/dignified
death.
CARING FOR THE ILL AND DYING
Patient and or
family may request the ritual "Crossing Over into the Summerland."
Patient would want family members near.
VISITORS
Members of the
patient’s circle should be allowed to visit as if they were immediate family members.
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