Muslim Spiritual Care Services will participate in the 50th annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America.
Saturday, August 31, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Session 8 H in Room 159 AB.
Topic: Providing Spiritual Care Services to Muslims in a Pluralistic Setting
Description: Muslim chaplains are primary spiritual care providers to Muslims in hospitals. We will ask the following questions: What are the services that only a Muslim chaplain can provide to Muslim patients? What are the barriers to spiritual care to Muslim patients? What community-based models are currently being offered for spiritual care within hospitals, out-patient clinics, community living centers, and at home?
Speaker: Kamal Abdul Shamsieh
Moderator: Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad