“It would be hard to over-emphasize the importance of visiting people who are in the hospital. Whether you’re a relative, a friend, or visiting on behalf of a church or organization, your presence can be healing and reassuring.
Most of us are somewhat uncomfortable making hospital visits though. It’s a foreign environment, people are seriously ill, we’re not quite sure what we’ll find when we get there, and we’re afraid we won’t know what to say.
Articles/Podcasts:
Dos and Don’ts for Visiting Patients in the Hospital
10 Tips for Pastoral Care Visits
Going to the Hospital: Tips for Dementia Caregivers
