title: If chaplaincy understands health care reform, will it hurt the profession less?
abstract: The author summarizes the work of three authorities who present diverse views concerning health care reform. He suggests that these viewpoints will help chaplaincy more clearly understand clinical and administrative situations and promote creative adjustment to reform efforts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pastoral Research, HealthCare Chaplaincy, New York, NY 10022, USA.
authors.forename: Larry
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: VandeCreek
mesh_terms: D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D002977:Clergy; D003469:Culture; D004989:Ethics; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000941:ethics / Q000266:history / Q000458:organization & administration*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States