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Introduction
The Need For Chaplains in Hospice Care
The need for education (Theological)
The need for BBC (Board Certified Chaplain)
The need for fellowship (Associations and Ecumenical Relationships)
The Key Components of the Chaplains Role in Hospice Care
First Component- spiritual evaluation/assessment questions
Second Component- ministry of presence
Third Component- ministry of emotional strength
Fourth Component- ministry of theological expression
Fifth Component – ministry of family support
Sixth Component – ministry of complement
Seventh Component – ministry of end-of-life care
Eight Component – ministry of relationship
Nineth Component – ministry of comfort and soul care
Tenth Component – ministry of compassion
The Need For Personal Soul Care of The Chaplain
Conclusion
Introduction
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The purpose of this research paper is the exam the need and components of chaplains
serving in a hospice setting. Although there are many similarities to the roles of chaplains
serving in hospital settings, the purpose and mission of hospice is extremely different.
Considering that the basic purpose of hospice care is not to heal but to give dignity and comfort
to the dying. A person in a hospital setting receives all necessary help in recovery and return to
home and life. However, an individual in hospice has received multiple attempts of recovery but
medicine has gone as far as it can. Therefore, simply stated death is the next step. The reality and
immanence of the death of a loved one is traumatic and emotional to say the least for the family.
This paper is to express the need and basic components of hospice chaplaincy.
The Need for Chaplains in Hospice Care
The need for education
The need for certification
The need for fellowship
The Key Components of the Chaplains Role in Hospice Care
First Component
Second Component
Third Component
Fourth Component
Fifth Component
Sixth Component
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Seventh Component
Eighth Component
Nineth Component
Tenth Component
The Need for Personal Soul Care of the Chaplain
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ministry of a chaplain is extremely rewarding and critically needed.
Chaplains are needed in many areas of life and professions but the need and roles of a chaplain in
hospice should not be overlooked. The dying are easy to overlook because they are dying. It is
the temptation to focus only on the vibrate and living. However, Jesus came to give life to the
dying. As fallen people, “dead in our trespasses and sins” we are all dying in need of a
resurrected Lord. A Lord who loved us enough to come live die and conquered death through
His resurrection. As Christian chaplains it is important that we exercise the ministry of presence
both to the living and to dying. Hospice care gives the chaplain an additional level of entry into a
family facing the loss of hope and end of life questions. Chaplains can provide the necessary
ministry that is critical in the life and dignity of the dying.
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