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1St Michael's Hospice, Basingstoke, UK.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 13, 2007
Summary
Chaplains face challenges providing presence for terminally ill patients in palliative care. This reflection explores the chaplain
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Spiritual Care
- Thanatology
Background:
- The presence of chaplains is crucial in palliative care settings.
- The death of a patient can evoke existential reflections on mortality and the fear of death.
- Understanding the unique and shared roles within a palliative care team is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the importance and challenges of being present with terminally ill patients.
- To examine the role of a chaplain within a palliative care team.
- To explore the shared responsibilities and distinct contributions of chaplains and other palliative care professionals.
Main Methods:
- Reflective and interpretive analysis.
- Qualitative exploration of the chaplain's experience.
- Examination of existential themes related to death and dying.
Main Results:
- Presence with terminally ill patients is both vital and difficult.
- Patient death serves as a reminder of one's own mortality and the terror of death.
- The chaplain's role involves unique spiritual support alongside shared professional responsibilities.
Conclusions:
- The chaplain's presence is a significant aspect of palliative care.
- Confronting mortality is a shared experience within the palliative care team.
- A Christian perspective informs the understanding of spiritual care in end-of-life settings.
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