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Informed consent and parish clergy.

Joseph F Bush1

  • 1United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 3000 Fifth Street, NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, USA.

The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|January 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Pastoral care requires explicit permission, similar to informed consent in healthcare. Ministers must discern unspoken needs for privacy and care to ensure ethical practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Theology
  • Ethics
  • Pastoral Care

Background:

  • Pastoral ministry involves providing care and practicing ministry, often based on implicit or explicit permission.
  • Permission for pastoral care can stem from denominational policies, congregational expectations, or individual requests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of permission in pastoral care.
  • To draw parallels between permission for pastoral care and informed consent in healthcare ethics.
  • To highlight the ethical considerations for ministers regarding patient autonomy and privacy.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis comparing pastoral care permission with informed consent principles.
  • Examination of ethical frameworks in healthcare and their application to ministry.

Main Results:

  • Permission for pastoral care at the individual level is analogous to informed consent, requiring information sharing and respect for autonomy.
  • Informed consent involves clear communication and honoring a person's choice to accept or refuse care.
  • Unstated expectations in pastoral care necessitate ministers' sensitivity to both requests for help and privacy.

Conclusions:

  • Ministers must navigate the complexities of permission in pastoral care, recognizing its ethical dimensions.
  • Applying informed consent principles enhances ethical pastoral practice.
  • Developing sensitivity to implicit cues is crucial for respecting individual autonomy and privacy in ministry.

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