Chaplaincy in Hospice and Palliative Care

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In an increasingly secular society chaplaincy is no longer widely accepted as a necessary element of palliative care. A meditative reflection on the role played by hospice chaplains, this book argues that chaplains have a vital part to play in the care of a patient, their family, and those supporting them.

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Hospice chaplains have traditionally played a unique part in palliative care, providing human compassion and support to help ease life’s final chapter. This book thoughtfully tackles the question at the heart of modern hospice chaplaincy: do chaplains have a distinctive role in an increasingly secular society?

A comprehensive look at why and how this work needs to be done, each chapter will be a rich resource for hospice chaplains and anyone working within a hospice multi-disciplinary team. Taking the form of reflections by chaplains and other professionals, they examine the tension between sacred and secular space, explore how spiritual care works in a changing society, and look at what voice a chaplain has within the hospice team.

Essential reading for chaplains, this insightful book reflects on the important work undertaken by hospice chaplaincies and explains why they continue to be a vital resource for end-of-life care.

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Weight 317 g
Dimensions 228 × 152 × 16 mm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

200

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

259.4 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K