What comes next: the steps to take when a patient dies
How to maintain the dignity of patients following the end of life, while also being mindful of family members’ needs and protecting your own well-being
A nurse’s first experience of death in a professional context is often profound and can linger for a long time in the memory.
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doi: 10.7748/ns.37.6.51.s19
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