All individual indication for general and specialised Palliative Care in clinical setting/routine (e.g.):

* Progressive, malign tumours

* Progressive, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

* Patients with progressive disease and limited life expectancy (\< ca. 12 months)

Patients attended by Palliative Caregivers in counselling services or on palliative ward

Life expectancy \> 2 weeks

Sufficient comprehension of German language and writing that allows an autonomous or supported completion of the questionnaire.

Existence of an independently signed written consent.

Implementing Spiritual Care in Inpatient Palliative Care