title: The near death experience: observations and reflections from a retired chaplain.
abstract: In this article I have attempted to draw connections between the near-death experience, biblical spirituality, and the ministry of the spiritual caregiver. Also, I have described the near-death phenomena and given particular emphasis to the dying and death processes, including the offering of guidelines for approaching death. In my ministry and studies, I have come to believe that the near-death experience prepares us not only to die but to live life to the fullest until we say good-bye.
authors.affiliation: University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D002977:Clergy / Q000523:psychology*; D003643:Death; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care; D012067:Religion; D014481:United States