Issues in long term care.
Chaplaincy in a long term care facility requires attention to specialized concerns related to the extended length of stay. This article argues the need to (1) retain or restore resident's home church tie; (2) be sensitive to resident/family communications; (3) participate in an interdisciplinary team; (4) understand when to maintain confidentiality and when to speak; (5) know who needs spiritual nourishment.
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