Who helps? coping with the unexpected outcomes of pregnancy.
Death in our obstetric and neonatal units causes grief, not only to the families of the patient, but to the nursing and medical staff. It is a primary duty of hospital administrators and nursing leaders to assist the staff to resolve their grief processes in order that they can more effectively support the bereaved. This article explores some effective means of providing such support to staff members through self-awareness and group sessions.
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