There are a good
number of articles relating to healthcare chaplaincy issues. There is
also, it seems to us, a need to increase our sharing of documents, policies,
procedures and the like.
THE NATURE AND ROLE OF CHAPLAINCY
GOOD ON-LINE COLLECTIONS
GOOD PRACTICE, POLICY AND PROCEDURE
OTHER HELPFUL OR INTERESTING ARTICLES
BRIEF NEWS ARTICLES
THE NATURE AND ROLE OF CHAPLAINCY
Professional
Chaplaincy- Its Role and Importance in Healthcare This long paper
describes the role and significance of spiritual care and is the first
joint statement on this subject prepared by the five largest Healthcare
chaplaincy organizations in North America
What
is a Hospital Chaplain? A page outlining the role of a Hospital Chaplain
in the U.S.
Spirituality
and Modern Medicine Brief article by Rev. Pete Hood, Director of pastoral
care at Cayuga Medical Center, on specific roles a Chaplain can play
'The privilege of being alongside people who
need us' This excellent exposition was given at a commissioning service
for unpaid Chaplaincy Team members
What is pastoral Care?
An article from a psychiatric hospital newsletter giving one Chaplains
view of Pastoral Care
(PDF
File) Why I am a Hospital Chaplain An interesting leaflet in the GBHEM
Resource Library.
A
Hospital Chaplain Praying with Patients in Crisis Excellent article
written by Brother John Lesica, CFX shortly before his death
How Can a Hospital
Chaplain Help Subtitled "from the patient's side of the bed"- a simple
page describing why a patient might find a Chaplain helpful.
GOOD ON-LINE COLLECTIONS
AEHC
- Resource Library A wide range of resource material including Policies
and Procedures, Healthcare ethics, chaplaincy post descriptions etc.
IACC
Articles on Pastoral Care A nice range of articles- worth a browse
Asbury
Online Institute of Pastoral Ministry- section with articles on 'PASTORAL
CARE & COUNSELING'
Hope
for Healing A free copy of a new journal, this edition features on
the relationship between Hope and Healing
Medical
Protection Society articles Covering issues such as Advance Directives/Living
Wills, Confidentiality, Consent, etc
Buddhist
Articles on Death and Dying- to download A range of different articles
in this area of broad interest.
Chaplaincy
Resource Page Articles Although these articles relate to Police Chaplaincy,
some are of wider interest...
GOOD PRACTICE, POLICY AND PROCEDURE
(UK) HCC extract on Confidentiality
This is an extract from the latest volunteer training handbook- which
includes the 1982 Joint Statement, and some good examples of cases where
confidentiality issues have caused problems.
Reflections
on Confidentiality An excellent article on the confidentiality issues
facing Pastoral care and chaplaincy staff- there is need for more in this
area....
The use of patient notes by chaplaincy
staff (UK) This is a draft of a policy in its consultation stages
(summer 2001)
'When
a Coroner is involved' Guide For Life article- relevant to the UK
'Breaking
bad news' Article offering advice on this particular skill
How
To Visit Article offering basic advice on Hospital visiting
A guide to Hospital
Visiting Brief teaching material used in training church visitors
and lay-workers
Talking
to Children about Death A good article on this subject
Talking
With Your Child About Cancer An interesting article looking at different
age children
OTHER HELPFUL OR INTERESTING ARTICLES
Episcopal
Church, USA-ASHAPM Crisis Intervention Program An adapted version
of Crisis intervention Training- worth a look
'Can Nurses Give Hope to Another Person?'
An excellent study session given by a Mental Health Nurse
Spirituality
and The Practice of Clowning A nice article by a Chaplain hosted by
the American Association for Therapeutic Humor
Perspectives
from a surgeon turned hospital chaplain An interesting article found
in the eMJA by Irwin B Faris
The
Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry Transcript (Day 46) Includes the Chaplains
fascinating account of chaplaincy provision and arrangements at BRI (UK)
Jodie
& Mary (Twins) judgment The final judgment on this ground breaking
case of significant ethical interest (UK)
Hospital
Chaplain, Holy Communion and God's Comfort One Chaplain's positive
experience with Holy Communion.
A
tale of four patients A good article hosted by the Salvation Army
(Canada), offering a reminder of the reasons we do the work we do
The
Spirituality and Chaplaincy Program A reasonably interesting page
on a Cancer Support Site exploring the relationship between Meaning, Spirituality
and Suffering
What helps you cope with your illness?
leaflet This is aimed at helping patients think through their emotional,
spiritual and religious needs and make best use of health care chaplaincy
services
Southside - Chaplaincy on the Radio A good short page about how the
Hospital Radio serves one Chaplaincy Dept.
BRIEF NEWS ARTICLES
Hospice
program aims to care for the spiritual needs of terminally ill
Chaplain's
Role With Cancer Sound bites from Larry VandeCreek, assistant director
of pastoral care at the Ohio State University Medical Centre, on the changing
nature of chaplaincy, spirituality and the role of nursing staff
Press
Releases July 29 Woodland Healthcare Adds Chaplain to Hospital Staff
Good example of using press release to extol the virtues of chaplaincy
The
Orcadian Features - Hospital Chaplain Local news article about former
isles GP becoming first lay assistant chaplain
The
McFarland Institute- Insights Newsletter Article promoting the value
of an Oncology Chaplaincy Residency
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