Good Book

I recently finished a book called "Caring for those in Crisis - Facing Ethical Dilemmas with Patients and Families." the book is written by Kenneth P. Mottram. It has a forward by Eugene H. Peterson.

The book is written by a hospital chaplain who has walked with many families through just about every ethical dilemma one might face. He looks at different ones and examines each of them in a case study format to look at options that were available and what was chosen and follows up on them.

When i did my chaplain report for the month I recommended to others that they look into this book and maybe even do an advance training on the material in the book. I think every pastor needs to read this. It is a great guide for them in doing hospital ministry. Every case is different. But a good foundation is always essential in helping.

It also helps you look at the perspective of everyone involved in a case. The doctor, the nurse, the insurance billing people, various family members, the organ donation group.....Until you deal intimately with someone in these cases you would not know all the dynamics involved.

Any who, it is a very informative book.