chaplain

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Introduction

Integral part of multidisciplinary team.

Services:

  • counsel, support & bring strength to family &/or staff if patient decides to discontinue life-support systems
  • bring solace & comfort if spouse or family member is grieving due to death of a loved one
  • provide for all needs ... spiritual, emotional, family
  • ensure that appropriate representative for a patient's religious affiliation (or not) is included on each multidisciplinary team

References

  1. Veterans Administration