title: Long coats, short coats and no coats: chaplaincy presents to psychiatry at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a report.
abstract: When Chaplaincy and Psychiatry examine their own methodologies, do they work to reduce age-old barriers, thereby involving each other to promote holistic patient care? Chaplaincy trains in self-awareness and pastoral care specializing in religion, spirituality, grief and loss; while Psychiatry trains in medicine, neurology, and the behavioral neurosciences. Relationships across disciplines with common interests are vital. Ongoing dialogue between these professions will enhance the shared goals of coping and healing in the communities they serve.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pastoral Chaplaincy & Pastoral Education, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA. dkstoute@mdanderson.org
authors.forename: David K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Stouter
authors.forename: AnneMarie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wallace
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Duffy
authors.forename: Anis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rashid
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valentine
mesh_terms: D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002977:Clergy; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D029181:Spirituality; D014481:United States