Spiritual care standard in neurology

A multi‑institutional paper argues that asking about and documenting patients' spiritual needs should become routine in neurological practice because conditions like Parkinson’s change identity and meaning for patients. The proposal is backed by a survey finding that ~60% of adults want spiritual support and includes practical questions and listening techniques for clinicians. — If adopted, making spiritual care routine would reshape medical education, clinical workflows, reimbursement and raise contested questions about secularism, scope of practice, and who provides spiritual support.