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- Title
Expressing Condolences to a Family after the Death of a Child #443.
- Authors
Wiener, Lori; Lichtenthal, Wendy; Weaver, Meaghann S.
- Abstract
The article presents tips for the proper expression of condolences to a family that experienced death of a child. Topics discussed include the significance of offering a personal letter of sympathy to the parents of the child who died, the importance of compassionate communication with other members of the family, and the acknowledgment of the pain and grief of bereaved parents through condoling actions.
- Subjects
FAMILIES &; psychology; GRIEF; PSYCHOLOGY of parents; MEDICAL personnel; PATIENTS' families; DEATH; EMOTIONS; FAMILY relations; PALLIATIVE treatment
- Publication
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2022, Vol 25, Issue 8, p1309
- ISSN
1096-6218
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/jpm.2022.0252