Healthcare Chaplaincy: Pastoral Caregivers in the Medical Workplace : Vision Publishing (Ramona, CA) : 9781615291915 : 1615291911 : 15 Nov 2017 : The hospital bed can be one of the loneliest places in the world. Medical staff are often over worked and family may be unavailable to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of a patient in crisis. Even in medical institutions outside of the hospital, you will find people in need of guidance and the listening ear that a chaplain can provide. They are there to give vital care in some of life's most critical circumstances Chaplains are uniquely equipped to support the patient's belief systems regardless of their faith or culture. When big questions come up such as, why did this happen to me? Or where is God in this chaos, doesn't God care? Chaplains are available to offer spiritual guidance. They know how to navigate through the healthcare experience and act as knowledgeable guides insuring the needs of the patient and their families are met. A