HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINCY PROFESSIONAL CHAPLAINCY: ITS ROLE AND IMPORTANCE IN HEALTHCARE Researched and produced by the Association of Professional Chaplains, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, The Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education, The National Association of Catholic Chaplains and The National Association of Jewish Chaplains. Edited by Larry VandeCreek DMin and Laurel Burton ThD. Copyright 2001. All rights reserved. Introduction Section I Section II Section III Section IV References INTRODUCTION Click here to view PDF file (526 KB) [Back to Top] The Meaning and Practice of Spiritual Care This first section describes spirit as a natural dimension of all persons and defines the nature of spiritual care. With the basic premise that attention to spirituality is intrinsic to healthcare, the paper establishes their relationship and outlines the various environments in which care is provided. Click here to view PDF file (417 KB) SECTION II [Back to Top] Who Provides Spiritual Care' Professional chaplains provide spiritual care. This section describes their education, skill and certification. Click here to view PDF file (241 KB) SECTION III [Back to Top] The Functions and Activities of Professional Chaplains This section delineates the typical activities of professional chaplains within healthcare settings, focusing on their care of persons and their participation in healthcare teams. Click here to view PDF file (373 KB) SECTION IV [Back to Top] The Benefits of Spiritual Care Provided by Professional Chaplains The materials here describe how professional chaplains benefit healthcare patients and their families, staff members, employing organizations, and communities. Click here to view PDF file (567 KB) REFERENCES [Back to Top] Click here to view PDF file (225 KB) NOTE: These documents require Adobe Acrobat' Reader'. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat' Reader' installed on your computer, click on the following image to get a free copy of the software from Adobe.