Rick Bauer (he/him/él)
Hospice and Palliative Care. Board Certified Chaplain. The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of assessment and care. Exec committee of PallCHASE (Palliative Care Humanitarian Aid Situations Emergencies) Based in DC. #spiritualcare #hapc
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- Reposted by Rick Bauer (he/him/él)If you want the trauma survivor to understand that God is a refuge, then be one.
- The new issue of the Journal of Islamic Faith and Practice centers on Islamic chaplaincy in North America. (open access) #spiritualcare journals.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.php/JI...
- Reposted by Rick Bauer (he/him/él)In 2025, 1,348 attacks were carried out on medical facilities, resulting in the deaths of 1,981 people. Watch our documentary series “Again and Again” which reveal attacks against healthcare and their devastating consequences: ow.ly/o87P50Y1aar
- A great new website with resources adults with autism for grief and bereavement. #spiritualcare #grief autismandgrief.org
- Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients. Open access article #spiritualcare #palliativecare link.springer.com/article/10.1...
- Guess I'm not retiring anytime soon! #hospice #palliativecare #spiritualcare academic.oup.com/academicmedi...
- Not all pain needs solutions—some needs companionship. #spiritualcare #grief journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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- Reposted by Rick Bauer (he/him/él)The Theatre of Medicine: New course using performing arts to help doctors be more empathetic
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- What will be the most pressing health issue of 2026? @pallchase.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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- If you’ve been thinking about joining the ISPEC Training Course on January 29–30, join us this Friday for a live Q&A. This is a chance for clinicians and chaplains to learn more about the program and ask any questions. #spiritualcare registration: gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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- When Dementia Has a Seat at the Holiday Table www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/o...
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- Existential concerns are inherent in serious illness and at the end of life, yet communication to address such concerns can be challenging. This study explored clinicians' experiences navigating existential communication with patients and families #spiritualcare pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41338287/
- n low- and middle-income countries, the incidence of cancer is rising, with diagnoses frequently made at advanced stages, limited access to treatments, and high mortality rates. Palliative care may alleviate suffering, enhance quality of life, and reduce costs. www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S088...
- Emergency departments (EDs) play a central role in end-of-life care, yet the early integration of hospice and palliative care (HPC) is often underutilized. Early access to HPC improves outcomes. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #spiritualcare As research has become part of chaplaincy, many chaplains become involved in research, often in the double-role of chaplain-researcher.
- A multi-method study in ICUs examining the Patient Dignity Question (PDQ): "What do I need to know about you/your family member as a person to take the best care of you/them as possible?".(open access) #spiritualcare pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41319619/
- Children have spiritual lives too. #spiritualcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAEL...
- Great morning at #ICPCNConference2025 and kick off of Miles for Millions fundraiser for @ICPCN get the app: icpcn.org/get-involved...
- So honored to present at the #4thICPCNConference ! #spiritualcare
- Despite overall survival outcomes improving, the systems designed to deliver care increasingly fall short in addressing the emotional, relational, and existential dimensions of cancer. #spiritualcare www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
- Clinicians’ ‘openness’ to spiritual care can help patients process cancer #spiritualcare www.healio.com/news/hematol...
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- How Can I Cope With Grief During Residency? www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/ask-...
- Palliative care is essential to ease the suffering of patients and support families facing serious health challenges. applications.emro.who.int/docs/Palliat...
- At GWish, we're honored and excited to see how much has achieved and how many individuals and organizations have become part of the movement to integrate spiritual care as an essential part of clinical practice. #spiritualcare gwishproject.gwish.org/partner?fbcl...
- Wishing all a very Happy Diwali. The world is in need Light
- So much work, so much promise, such a tragedy. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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- Congrats to Richard on this award and your incredible work and scholarship #palliativecare #hpc www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...
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- The global need for children's palliative care is immense, with an estimated 21 million children annually requiring it, though only 5-10% receive it. Today, October 10th, wear a hat, post on your social media #HatsOn4CPC to show your support! www.icpcn.org
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- Important new article! Spiritual screening is a valuable way to help healthcare colleagues identify patients who would benefit from further assessment and spiritual care. #spiritualcare www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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- Clinicians and chaplains, January 29-30!! The Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) training will take your own clinical practice to a new level and give you skills and tools to teach others. For more information: #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
- The current global need for children's palliative care is ian estimated 21 million children annually requiring it, though only 5-10% receive it, highlighting a vast unmet need. This Friday, October 10th, wear a hat, post on your social media #HatsOn4CPC to show your support!
- The relief of patients' suffering is central to the philosophy and practice of palliative care. Few studies have focused on interdisciplinary palliative care providers' experiences in addressing patients' nonphysical suffering-suffering. #spirituacare pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41041666/
- One in four American patients now identify as religiously unaffiliated. This study utilizes thematic analysis to envision what care for their spiritual dimension should look like in practice. link.springer.com/article/10.1... #spiritualcare
- Quranic audio therapy may offer a culturally relevant approach to support emotional regulation and stress reduction among Muslim nurses. While findings are promising, further research is needed to validate these outcomes in broader clinical contexts www.researchgate.net/profile/Mahm...
- A Univ of Edinburgh invitation to participate in online survey (15-20 minutes) about palliative care in humanitarian contexts: #palliativecare app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
- Finally! After years of Zoomer meetings some of the exec team of @pallchase.bsky.social meets at the APCA 2025 conference in Gaborone! #palliativecare #refugees #humanitarian
- Palliative care has evolved from a niche service for terminal patients to a global health priority. Despite progress, serious suffering related to health conditions continues to rise, calling for renewed ethical and strategic commitment. www.jpsmjournal.com/action/showP...
- Great posters at the African Palliative Care Conference in Botswana. #spiritualcare #hpc
