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chaplain
A health care practitioner available in hospitals to provide pastoral care to the critically ill patient, family members, and staff. The chaplain is available to provide objective crisis intervention and spiritual support. Chaplains may also serve to assist in locating a clergy member of a specific denomination to better meet the patient and family's spiritual needs. Often chaplains play an important role in end-of-life care.
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Last modified at 9/8/2009 8:58 AM by Committee
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