• Med. J. Aust. · Nov 2000

    Improving services to bereaved relatives in the emergency department: making healthcare more human.

    • A G Williams, D L O'Brien, K J Laughton, and G A Jelinek.
    • Emergency Department, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA. aled.williams@health.wa.gov.au
    • Med. J. Aust. 2000 Nov 6; 173 (9): 480-3.

    AbstractDeath and bereavement are often poorly dealt with in emergency departments. Guidelines exist for optimal care of bereaved relatives. Establishing a limited bereavement program in a busy emergency department is quite feasible. Bereaved relatives appreciate a more "human" approach from hospital staff. Ultimately hospital staff also benefit from confronting issues surrounding death in the emergency department.

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