title: Caring for the 'new' family in palliative care.
abstract: A knowledge of societal changes within the family and bereavement theories increases the nurse's understanding of the loved ones' needs in palliative care. The encouragement of self-awareness and reflective practice facilitates staff to support the new family or patient's partner effectively.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adam
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D004645:Empathy; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006117:Grief; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012944:Social Support