Spiritual care (SC)—recognition and support of the Religion/spirituality dimensions of illness—is considered by patients to be an important aspect of end-of=life care and is also associated with key patient outcomes, including patient quality of life, satisfaction with hospital care, increased hospice use, decreased aggressive medical interventions, and medical costs. However, patients with advanced illness report that Spiritual care is infrequently provided by their medical caregivers. This omission is notable in light of the aforementioned study findings and the resultant inclusion of Spiritual care in palliative care guidelines.