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The current article aims to offer an informational basis for creating an adaptable model of spiritual support provision for Estonian health care institutions. The study addresses Estonian medical staff’s knowledge about and attitudes towards spiritual support. The data originate from a quantitative research conducted in 19 Estonian hospitals during 2015–2016. The results show a good will for interdisciplinary co-operation, and pastoral caregiver is expected to be a part of the staff. The fact that spiritual support is not financed by the state budget funds raises the question about explaining the benefits of spiritual support to the hospital’s or clinic’s management.
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Meel, L. Defining the Context for Best Practices: Institutional Setting for Clinical Pastoral Care in Estonia. J Relig Health 57, 328–332 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0462-5
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