Spiritual care in a non-religious context – conference report and several reflections on the topic

Spiritual care in a non-religious context – conference report and several reflections on the topic

Authors

  • Martin Moravec Ústav humanitních studií v lékařství, 1. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy, Praha; Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady, Praha; Křižovnický domácí hospic, Praha
  • Matěj Hájek Klinika paliativní medicíny, 1. lékařská fakulta, Univerzita Karlova a Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze; Ústav hematologie a krevní transfuze, Praha; Revmatologický ústav, Praha
  • Ondřej Doskočil Ústav humanitních studií v pomáhajících profesích, Zdravotně sociální fakulta, Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích; Nemocnice České Budějovice
  • Lenka Druláková pacientka Ústavu hematologie a krevní transfuze v Praze; Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí České Republiky

Keywords:

spiritual care, health care chaplaincy, categorical pastoral care, non-religious care

Abstract

What does spiritual care look like for patients who do not identify with any religion, with any church? What can be expected from such care, what are its benefits and risks? Should it be a regular part of care for the sick and dying? A conference organized jointly by both Czech associations of health care chaplains on June 10, 2025 at the Hospital of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in Prague sought to answer these questions. In addition to the report from the conference, we also bring several related reflections from hospital chaplains and one "non-believing" recipient of their care.

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Published

2025-09-19

How to Cite

1.
Moravec M, Hájek M, Doskočil O, Druláková L. Spiritual care in a non-religious context – conference report and several reflections on the topic: Spiritual care in a non-religious context – conference report and several reflections on the topic. PAL.MED.CZ. 2025;6(3):29-35. Accessed October 7, 2025. https://www.palmed.cz/pm/article/view/246

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Palliative care