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100			_9114 _aAtherstone, Devin
245			_aPastoral Care in a Clinical Setting: The Role Hospital Chaplaincy Plays as Part of a Broader Medical Team
260			_aJohannesburg, South Africa _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2011
300			_a251p _bPDF _cA4 _eSummary. Table of contents. Appendix. Works consulted.
502			_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2011 _gDr Franklin Jabini
520			_aThe research discusses the manner in how hospital chaplains can form part of a broader medical team, in two medical institutes in Somerset West, Western Cape. A total of 120 patient questionnaires were completed in both government and private sectors. The questions targeted all aspects of the hospital stay, emotional and spiritual facets. A medical staff questionnaire was designed to discover the mindset of the medical professional regarding the need for spiritual care in hospitals. This information laid the foundation as to the philosophy of hospitals towards chaplain ministry. A detailed analysis of the professional chaplain was researched. This demonstrated the competency levels of qualified chaplains and the value that they offer patients and staff alike. Through recent research, evidence was presented to substantiate the need for a soul care professional as medical staff often negates (for obvious reasons) the emotional and spiritual needs of patients. A biblical exploration was undertook, seeking to identify what pastoral care is. Biblical images and motivation for effective scriptural counsel was examined to determine guidelines and principles for hospital visitation. Further recommendation was made as to explore the crucial role that the local church plays regarding the necessity of visiting the ill.
650		0	_9115 _aPastoral care _xClinical settings _zSouth Africa
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