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Parish nurses
intend
to be a knowledgeable caring presence to you in
your health/faith life. Whether this is in your
home, at church, at the coffee shop or on the
phone.If the parish nurse
doesn’t know the answer to your question
directly, she generally knows who will know and
can give you that information.
Confidentiality
All communications and conversations between the
Parish Nurse and members will be treated in a
confidential manner consistent with standards of
nursing and pastoral care. No information will
be divulged to staff, congregation, family, or
other health care professionals without the
express consent of the member.
One of the 6
roles of the parish nurse identified by the American
Nurses
Association is that of health advocate.
As a health
advocate the parish nurse…
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can help
individuals develop their “List of
questions” for their physician or multiple
physicians/caregivers.
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can assist a
member in knowing what paperwork is needed
in preparing a Medical Durable Power of
Attorney, and/or preparing Last Wishes—the
personalized planning of one’s own funeral.
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can help you
find what Home Care or Palliative Care or
Hospice Care is associated with your
doctors’ clinic.
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For the sandwich
generation, they can help a congregational
member define a plan of action and inquiry
for a geographically distant aging parent or
relative—or even one close by.
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promotes and
advocates health and environmental issues at
the local and legislative level.
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can help you to
find information about free or low cost
medication or health services.
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is prepared and
flexible in providing health advocacy to all
members of the congregation—whether
members are in their teen years, their young
and middle adulthood life, or in their
senior years. No one is outside of the
parish nurses’ care or concern.
