title: Evaluating last offices care and improving services offered to newly bereaved relatives.
abstract: The aftercare of deceased patients and performing last offices are important aspects of nurses' role. Regularly auditing care provision can identify whether standards are being met and highlight areas in need of development. This article outlines the background to an audit that was prompted by concerns linked to procedures for last offices. The response to initial audit findings and consequent actions taken to raise awareness and improve services are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Cancer Services, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust.
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Albarran
authors.forename: Marika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hills
mesh_terms: D001601:Bereavement; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D006113:United Kingdom