Referring a Spiritual Question

The sanctioned roles for a spiritual adviser in healthcare are those of chaplain, ordained clergy, rabbi, priest, minister, and spiritual director. A healthcare practitioner, if experienced and skilled in "listening presence" can also function informally as a spiritual advisor, but it is best to refer to an expert if there are spiritual issues or needs.

A chaplain works on site at the hospital and their role is to attend to the spiritual needs of patients in the hospital. A spiritual director is someone trained to help support and nurture patients' faith.