54% of doctors believe that God or another supernatural being intervenes in patients’ health, finds a University of Chicago study. About 75% doctors believe religion and spirituality give patients a positive, hopeful state of mind and help them cope with illness and suffering.
About 33% believe religion and spirituality can cause patients to refuse, delay or stop medical therapy or avoid taking responsibility for their health. 45% said religion and spirituality can cause guilt, anxiety or other negative emotions leading to increased patient suffering.
Nevertheless, 85% of doctors believe the influence of religion and spirituality is generally positive. 76% believe God or another supernatural being helps patients cope with and endure illness and suffering. 74% believe God or another supernatural being gives patients a hopeful state of mind.
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