Dr. Gregorio Zuniga is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and performs his clinical duties with the Quality of Life and Advanced Care Team at McMaster Children’s Hospital. He received his Medical Degree and Pediatrics training in Mexico. He then pursued a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Palliative Care at The Hospital for Sick Children. His training also includes a Master Degree in End-of-Life Care from Spain and a Fellowship in Community Palliative Care from the Institute of Palliative Medicine in Kerala, India.
Objectives:
1. To define the difference between spirituality and religiosity
2. How to explore spirituality in healthcare encounters
3. How to use spirituality to help patients and families