Hospital chaplains have carved out a place for themselves as a member of the healthcare team, quietly granting themselves rights and access to patient care and records, often without the knowledge of patients. While some see this subset of the clergy as an important component to treating a person's whole health, others are outraged that members of the church have been afforded such access to what are increasingly protected patient records. Meanwhile, these clergymen are stepping out of the church and into a more professional role in hospitals across the country.
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