Yes I saw this silly story (what again??) yesterday. Get a grip powers that be, care workers of all sorts speak of spiritual matters if it's helpful. I certainly do.
Yep - people will be so frightened to say or do anything in a bit, even if they are only doing so out of wanting to help. Its easy just to say 'no thank you' when help (any help inc the spiritual kind) is offered but not needed or wanted.