At the other extreme, caring efficiently and compassionately for disadvantaged others can legitimately be experienced vocationally, as part of a sacred and undeniable calling. Many mental health workers consider themselves to some degree spiritually guided. For these, the taking of spiritual histories will be an expression of spiritual caregiving, and therefore fulfilling in itself, as well as being a necessary preparation for dealing appropriately with patients’ spiritual needs. The benefits of assessing spirituality are therefore many and widespread.