<p>In modern, highly specialized health care systems, hospital chaplaincy is increasingly important. Amid societal and demographic changes, support for patients, relatives, and staff is essential, not only in terms of medical and nursing care but also spiritually and psychosocially.</p><p>Hospital chaplaincy promotes human dignity, supports ethical decision-making, strengthens self-efficacy, and aids in coping with illness, dying, and grief. It provides a&#xa0;safe space for emotional relief, meaning-making, and inner balance, regardless of religious beliefs. Professional chaplaincy in hospitals is grounded in empathy, respect, confidentiality, psychosocial sensitivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Case studies from the University Hospital Tulln illustrate the practical implementation of spiritual care and its positive impact on patients across different contexts.</p><p>Chaplaincy is thus an integral component of holistic health care, addressing spiritual, existential, and psychosocial needs equally.</p>