The FICA Spiritual History Tool

The FICA Spiritual History Tool is a structured way for healthcare providers to discuss a patient's spiritual beliefs and practices. It helps identify how spirituality may influence health, coping, and decision-making. FICA stands for Faith or Beliefs, Importance, Community, and Address (or Action). Providers ask about the patient's spiritual faith or beliefs, how important spirituality is in their life, their spiritual community, and any spiritual practices they follow. This approach fosters respectful, holistic care by acknowledging the role of spirituality in overall well-being.