The Chaplain and the Doctor: Redefining Whole-Person Care with Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Nutik ...

What happens when medicine and spiritual care come together as equal partners? In this episode of The Chaplain’s Compass, Alice Tremaine and John Betz welcome Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter, the subjects of the documentary The Chaplain and the Doctor, for a powerful conversation about compassion, collaboration, and the human side of healthcare. Betty, a supervising and palliative care chaplain, and Jessica, a palliative care physician and award-winning filmmaker, share how their professional partnership evolved into a meaningful friendship and transformed their understanding of patient care. Together, they explore the often-overlooked role of chaplains in healthcare, the impact of implicit bias and racial disparities, and why listening to patients' stories is essential to providing compassionate, whole-person care. They also discuss the power of documentary filmmaking to challenge assumptions, elevate unheard voices, and inspire change within medical institutions. Through personal experiences and reflections on their film, Betty and Jessica remind us that healing requires more than treating physical symptoms. It requires recognizing the dignity, humanity, and spiritual needs of every person. Connect with Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Dr. Jessica Nutik Zitter⁠⁠ |   / jessicazitter   Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessicazittermd⁠⁠ Documentary: ⁠⁠The Chaplain and the Doctor⁠⁠ | https://www.thechaplainandthedoctor.com/ Learn more: ⁠⁠Reel Medicine Media⁠⁠ | https://reelmedicinemedia.org/ Connect with Alice and John: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) | @researchchaplain (John) LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/⁠ (Alice) | ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/⁠ (John) Phone: 502-536-7508 Learn more:Chaplaincy Now: ⁠www.chaplaincynow.com/⁠ Association of Professional Chaplains: ⁠www.apchaplains.org/