You can imagine that when most people think of the medical field what comes to mind are just doctors and nurses; however, the medical field is more complex. It is made up of people who physically care for patients on a day-to-day basis and people who work behind the scenes. One particular medical profession that most may not be aware of is chaplaincy. This profession, like all activities in the medical field, requires a lot of heart, passion and personal connection in serving and caring for the patient. At Boston Medical Center, located in historic South Boston, excellent healthcare was provided to a patient diagnosed with systemic lupus. Systemic lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body's cells and tissues. With the help of Reverend Le Sette Wright, a licensed chaplain, and the patient's healthcare team, the patient was able to feel comfortable during his visit to BMC. The Oxford Dictionary defines a chaplain as “a member of the clergy assigned to a private chapel, institution, ship, branch of the armed forces, etc…” More specifically in this essay, a chaplain in a hospital would advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient, would provide for all the patient's small needs and assist the nurse in small tasks. Chaplain can also, at the patient's request, pray with them, talk to them about faith and provide any materials related to faith, such as the Bible chaplains are very careful not to walk past healthcare workers because they are there to be a support, not as a burden. Although the hospital is there to care for patients, chaplains are there for everyone. Healthcare workers are taught to separate one's emotions from the profession and one might wonder how nurses, doctors or anyone else can hide their emotions when they are... middle of paper... in an institution. Chaplaincy taught the importance of caring for the patient as a whole; mind, body and soul. This can help improve the overall care provided by any healthcare provider and can help prevent further hospitalizations for the same condition. It is also important to promote the good health of patients, but also of ourselves. We may be trapped in giving quality advice on healthy living to patients, but as healthcare professionals, using our health knowledge can also improve our health and lifestyle habits. Works Cited Daniel F., Bruno L., Santiago H., Ernesto R., & Veronica S., (2011, May 20), Reduction in Hospital Admissions for Acute Coronary Syndrome After Successful Implementation of 100% Smoke-Free Legislation in Argentina: a comparison with partial smoking restrictions. Retrieved from http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/21/4/402.abstract#aff-1