Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-229) and index.
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Spiritual caregiving: healthcare as a ministry -- The state of the current healthcare system -- Envisioning the ideal -- Preparation for spiritual caregiving -- Providing spiritual care -- Giving spiritual care: the patient with chronic illness and pain -- Giving spiritual care: the dying patient -- Spiritual care for special populations -- Nurturing the self: nurturing the spirit -- A David-and-Goliath match: taking on the system.