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A Review of “Jesus the Village Psychiatrist”

ethical terminology. The theological foundations are also brief, however, in this chapter he attempts to provide a theological framework that would be consistent with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. So, for example, he talks about autonomy in relation to religious views about the sovereignty of God. This emphasis makes this chapter, as well as the book itself, unique for an ethics handbook. Probably the greatest strength of the book is that it contains more than 100 case studies that come from Orr’s work as a physician and ethics consultant. For each of these case studies Orr provides the related ethical question, the patient’s story, a discussion of the ethical and or theological questions pertaining to the situation, his recommendations, the case follow up, and, in some instances, explanatory comments. The comments are an especially helpful addition since they often highlight the complexities of making ethical decisions and the reality that even people of faith and their religious traditions are not always able to provide definitive answers about what constitutes an ethical decision. This book would be of interest to a wide variety of people including health care professionals and students. Because Orr provides clear background information for each of his case studies it would also be useful for individuals, family members, clergy, and other people of faith. Although it is a handbook, this book does not simplify the complexities of ethical decisions and takes into account religious, cultural, family, and provider perspectives as it leads the reader through the process of making ethical decisions. Elizabeth A. Peterson Associate Professor of Nursing Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, USA