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What is a chaplain's role in palliative
care?
A chaplain:
- respects all faiths
- is caring, sensitive and supportive
to people during illness, grief and bereavement
- is a good listener who affirms
a person's worth
A chaplain supports
a person to:
- express and reflect upon his/her
spirituality in the face of illness
- identify and express spiritual
issues
- search for meaning in his/her
life
- feel hopeful
- celebrate life in the midst of
pain and suffering
- helps a person reflect on faith
and matters of faith such as prayer and ritual
- networks with community faith
groups
- may provide support in the planning
of memorial or funeral services
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