Special Needs
Spiritual Needs
At Mount Carmel, we treat more than just your medical condition — we treat the whole
person — body, mind and spirit. The following resources are available to help with spiritual
needs that you or your family may have.
Bible — provided in your bedside table.
Chaplains — available 24 hours a day. If you would like to see a Chaplain,
tell a caregiver or dial “0” on a patient phone and ask for the Chaplain on duty.
Chapel — open to the public 24 hours a day on the first floor near the gift shop.
Catholic Mass — offered in the Chapel or televised on Channel 9 on Sunday at
4:30 pm, Wednesday at 12 noon and Friday at 12 noon.
Protestant Worship — offered on television on Sunday at 9:30 am on Channel 9.
Advanced Directives (Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney)
Mount Carmel encourages patients to participate in health-related decisions, including
choices about refusing or stopping life-sustaining treatment that is medically ineffective or
burdensome. In order to comply with your wishes, we must have a copy of your Living Will
and/or Healthcare Power of Attorney. If you do not have an Advanced Directive and would
like to learn more, talk to your nurse.
Ethics Consultation
Members of the Ethics Committee are available upon request to talk with patients and
families about any ethical issues that may arise. If you would like an ethics consult, ask a
caregiver.
Interpreting Services
Free interpreting services are provided 24 hours a day to patients who are deaf, hard of
hearing or not proficient in English. Family members or friends are not allowed to interpret
medical or financial information to patients. This is to ensure caregivers and patients receive
clear, accurate and unbiased information and to maintain patient privacy.
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