Using hope to cope with loss and grief.
The concept of hope is not usually linked with loss, bereavement and grief. Facilitating hope presents a great challenge to health carers, whereas ignoring it only strengthens our already pessimistic view of advanced illness. The purpose of this article is to help carers appreciate the needs of grieving patients and families, and to encourage attention on strategies which foster hope.
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