Physician Robert Klitzman and chaplain Molly O’Neil Frank discuss the importance of hospital chaplains in addressing the existential needs of patients. Chaplains play various roles, from providing emotional support to performing spiritual rituals. They serve as mediators between patients, families, and medical teams, especially in times of high stress. Their roles have become more important as religious affiliation declines, providing patients with spiritual guidance where they may lack existing support. Klitzman’s research highlights the critical role of chaplains in patient care. The full conversation is available on the First Opinion Podcast, with more information in Klitzman’s essay.
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A conversation on healing ‘spiritual injury’
