Spiritual Care Providers as Full Partners in Whole-System Interventions.
Narrative inquiry in bioethics January 1, 2020 Betty M Glover
A commentary on 12 accounts of near-death experiences highlights that none of the individuals reported being visited by a clergy member or chaplain, even though many disclosed their experience to medical staff. Spiritual caregivers are trained to support patients and families, offering affirmation and a space for wondering, and spiritual health is described as an essential part of whole-body care. The author reflects on how chaplains could better minister to patients who have had a near-death phenomenon.