ABSTRACT
Chapter overview 616 Caring for a child before death 616 At the time of death 617 Supporting the family 618 Post mortem 622
Bereavement support 623 Conclusion 623 Acknowledgements 623 Reference 623 Useful websites 623
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this chapter the reader should be able to accomplish the following: 1 To recognise impending death and assessment
of death 2 To understand the importance of supporting the
family alongside the practical tasks when a child has died
3 To acknowledge the importance of information and choice for families
4 To develop a greater understanding of ongoing support following the death of a child
It is also recognised to be a highly emotive time for staff and the need for staff support is acknowledged.
