chaplain

Integral part of multidisciplinary team. Services: 1) counsel, support & bring strength to family &/or staff if patient decides to discontinue life-support systems 2) bring solace & comfort if spouse or family member is grieving due to death of a loved one 3) provide for all needs ... spiritual, emotional, family 4) ensure that appropriate representative for a patient's religious affiliation (or not) is included on each multidisciplinary team

References

Veterans Administration