Healthcare chaplains working as part of interdisciplinary teams are frequently involved in contributing to discussions on all aspects of patients' wellbeing. This insightful collection of case studies shows how chaplains can effectively support patients and their families in making decisions regarding medical care, as well as for their spiritual needs.
Reflecting the reality of medical decision-making, each case study follows a format where a chaplain and a non-chaplain (e.g. a doctor or a social worker) gives their response to the example considered, helping the reader to understand the chaplain's role in the decision making and how they can contribute constructively to the process. Adding another layer to the multifaceted role of the chaplain, this is essential reading for any chaplain in healthcare.
A collection of comprehensive case studies demonstrating the important role of the chaplain in assisting patients with life limiting illnesses in their medical decision-making. The contributors are from a diverse range of settings and feature a variety of religious traditions to show the full range of chaplains' approaches.
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This book provides wonderful case studies that will help practicing chaplains reflect on their work and those in training learn from some of the best. It should be read by spiritual care providers and chaplains no matter where and with whom they work. -- Wendy Cadge, Professor of Sociology, Brandeis University
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Demonstrating how chaplains can positively support the medical care of patients
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| Foreword |
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| Introduction |
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Part I Story Matters: Patient as Person |
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1 Keith's Story: "It was an easy choice. I'm not ready to die"---Keith, a 59-year-old living with Stage IV bladder cancer |
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2 Glen's Story: "Glen's mission"---a 72-year-old man, living until his sense of purpose was fulfilled |
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3 Bob's Story: "I don't want to put them through anything more. They've already done enough for me"---Bob, a middle-aged husband and father as he faces treatment decisions for his second life-threatening cancer |
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4 Critical Response to Story Matters: Patient as Person Case Studies: A Chaplain's Perspective |
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5 Critical Response to Story Matters: Patient as Person Case Studies: A Palliative Care Physician's Response |
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Part II Emotions and Family Dynamics that Impact Medical Decision-Making |
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6 Rita's Story: "Aren't we supposed to honor our mother and father?"---Ray, grandson of the family matriarch, Rita |
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7 Mark's Story: "Take this trach out; I don't want to live this way"---Mark, a middle-aged man with acute respiratory disease |
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8 Aaron's Story: "I don't want to give up on him, but I don't want to hurt him either"---Aaron's family as they struggle to do right by this 45-year-old who suffered a sudden life-threatening injury |
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9 Critical Response to Emotions and Family Dynamics Case Studies: A Chaplain's Perspective |
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10 Critical Response to Emotions and Family Dynamics Case Studies: A Psychologist's Perspective |
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Part III Negotiating Religious and Cultural Differences |
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11 Sarah's Story: "If G-d feels Sarah should experience a recovery, it will be a great gift. However, if G-d doesn't, my belief system will never change"---Leah, an Orthodox Jew, speaking about G-d's role in her daughter's devastating illness |
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12 Alma's Story: "She's dying from a broken heart"---Mary telling the story of her sister Alma's death |
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13 Ayesah's Story: "Allah will save her"---Mohammed talking about his wife, Ayesah |
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14 Critical Response to Negotiating Religious and Cultural Differences Cases Studies: A Chaplain's Response |
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15 Critical Response to Negotiating Religious and Cultural Differences Case Studies: A Family Medicine Physician's Response |
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| Afterword |
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| Biographies |
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| Subject Index |
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M. Jeanne Wirpsa, MA, BCC, HEC-C is a Program Manager & Clinical Ethicist in the Medical Ethics Program and a Chaplain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Karen Pugliese, MA, BCC-PCHAC is an Advanced Practice Chaplain at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL.
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