The Hospital Visitor's Handbook: The Do's And Don'ts of Hospital Visitation

A practical guide to the art of hospital visitation, written especially for lay people who volunteer to visit fellow parishioners who are ill. The author, a hospital chaplain with many years' experience, guides readers through the obstacles of visiting the sick and dying. Chapters will address such topics as respecting patient needs and moods, communicating effectively, nonverbal communication, hospital protocol, prayer, and so on.