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In addition to the spiritual care that churches may offer, they can also assist in addressing the felt needs of the community.
WHITEHOUSE: Strength in Numbers
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They fully document the acquisition and management of the extensive estates which belonged to the Hospital, the management of the Hospital itself, even down to the level of purveyance of daily supplies of food and drink, as well as the physical and spiritual care of the poor and sick.
UNESCO: 2011 UK Memory of the World Register
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Patients who had a spiritual discussion reported being more satisfied with their overall care, whether or not they said they had desired it.
WSJ: Hospital Chaplains Seek Bigger Roles on Patient Medical Teams
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But they are still candidates for team-based, patient-centered, integrated care that provides comfort, reduces pain, and provides for their social and spiritual needs.
FORBES: Learning the Right Lessons from Hospice
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Patients who have negative thoughts say, questioning God's care for them are more likely to develop worse health outcomes than patients who show positive spiritual coping, such as turning to religion for solace.
WSJ: Hospital Chaplains Seek Bigger Roles on Patient Medical Teams