Intricacies and Scope of Care Provision

Intricacies and Scope of Care Provision

We talk of caring for people in the public domain, without sometimes giving a consideration to the scope and intricacies and complexity of such care provided.

In medical science, a popular slogan is “we care but God cures/heals” setting clear boundary for medical care from the healing power of the Almighty God. Medical professionals enjoy professional mandates to provide care for the physical body of human beings, ensuring the wellness and wholeness of the physical body, cells and organs of their patients.

Sometimes such care extends to psychological care and treatment of people who have psychological problems or have been mentally derailed. However, the care chaplains and spiritual care practioners offer people is intended to cover the followings:-

1.     The care for souls in psychotherapeutic intervention and treatment.

2.     Spiritual care which involves the care of human spirits.

3.     Emotional care which involves the care of people’s feelings and relationships.

4.     Psychospiritual care which is the combination of spiritual and psychological care that takes care of the body, spirit, soul.

This care extends to people whose hearts are troubled, confused or broken by challenges or difficulties they encounter in life. The care also extends to the natural realm where the care of the environment where people find themselves or sojourn becomes important and relevant. This is what is classified as environmental care.

Chaplains are therefore concerned with the total wellness and wholeness of people which is the “wholistic care provision.” What a wonderful profession chaplaincy is!

In conclusion, I want to elaborate on “God heals or cures” of the medical profession. While the slogan is true and a statement of fact, I want let you know that professional chaplains who carry the glory and presence of God brings such ministry of presence and healing to people and their clients.

This is the more reason why professional chaplains must be ordained to enable them remain glory carriers of God bringing the healing presence to their clients in whatever situations they find themselves.

Chap. Prof. David Mike

Certified Chaplaincy Educator

14^th May, 2020