| Chaplaincy in Hospice and Palliative Care Contributor(s): Murphy, Karen (Editor), Whorton, Bob (Editor), Collin, Margery (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1785920685 ISBN-13: 9781785920684 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Counseling - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 206.1 |
| LCCN: 2017002917 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |