Reid, M., McDowell, J. and Hoskins, R. (2011) Breaking news of death to relatives. Nursing Times, 107(5), pp. 12-15.
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Publisher's URL: http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-specialisms/end-of-life-and-palliative-care/breaking-news-of-death-to-relatives/5025157.article
Abstract
Breaking news of death can have a significant impact on bereaved relatives if it is not carried out appropriately. This article explores best practice on breaking news of death, and discusses why it is so important for nurses to get it right.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hoskins, Mr Robert and McDowell, Dr Joan |
Authors: | Reid, M., McDowell, J., and Hoskins, R. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
Journal Name: | Nursing Times |
ISSN: | 0954-7762 |
Published Online: | 04 February 2011 |
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