The Hospital Visitor's Handbook: The Dos and Don'ts of Hospital Visitation

Christian communities are a lot like families, so it s only natural for individuals to show their love and concern by visiting fellow parishioners who are sick in the hospital. But without a bit of information, a well-intentioned visit might bring more harm than good.

In this handy pocket-sized book, Neville Kirkwood, a chaplain with many years experience, offers practical guidelines to make a hospital visit an experience that strengthens the bonds of friendship while nurturing the patient s spiritual health. Included are tips on respecting the patient s needs and moods, communicating effectively, following hospital protocol, and praying for and with those who are confined to the hospital. "