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Caring for patients after death

27 August 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

Caring for a patient who has died is the final act that a nurse will carry out for a patient. Traditionally steeped in ritual, and often referred to as last offices,...

Care of patients who have died

19 March 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article outlines the steps involved in preparing the patient after death–known as last offices. It addresses legal and non-legal issues, religious...