Lumbar sympathectomy, which refers to sympathectomy that involves ganglia in the lower back, and cervicodorsal sympathectomy, which refers to sympathectomy that involves ganglia in the neck, are also performed for certain disorders.
Ministry to the Sick and Dying is a valuable tool for pastors, elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers and laity involved in this ministry. Information is given on diseases, such as AIDS/HIV and Cancer. The book also has a wealth of information on end-of-life issues and final decisions.
Clear separation of the priest's profession from the physician's. Historical aspects. The priest: pastoral care of the healthy and the ill; hygienic importance of fasting, etc.; healing effect of the sacraments. Relation of physician and priest to those ill in soul. Therapy working from life to consciousness; the sacraments from consciousness to life.