In his three earlier books, which were widely acclaimed, he wrote of the pastoral care of the Mentally Ill, the Dying, and the Bereaved. In Pastoral Care in Hospitals he discusses the pastoral opportunities offered to the chaplain in ministering not only to the hospital chaplain a recognized and honoured place, based on competent professional standards, in the teamwork of the hospital. A useful analysis of hospital organization and the National Health Service is included in the book, which will be an invaluable guide and handbook for anyone appointed either part time or whole time to this important work.