Outcomes of Faith During Hospitalization

Chapter III presents eight case studies that identify and support the need for Professional Spiritual Care to undergird the work and healing methods of physicians and allied health professionals.The case study method was the result of the encouragement of many patients and medical professionals over the course of fifteen years of ministry.We are spiritual beings in a human body. The spiritual assessment looks at a patient's medical condition, social support system and religious affiliation including spiritual commitment to a belief in God. In dealing with a devastating illness, it is possible for patients to submit in trust and faith to believe in the God of Jesus Christ. Prayer and faith are our protection from evil. Due to our inherent insecurity, we open ourselves up to fear, which projects the wrong issues into our lives and encourages us to cop out from our intentions of protecting our soul and submitting to the will of God.