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Hospice nurses are finding new ways to care for bereaved people, reports Jennifer Trueland

Bereavement care is a vital but under-funded part of palliative care services, and there is growing evidence that people who have lost a loved one are at increased risk of serious illness. The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted is providing innovative care for families of patients before and after death. ‘Life-changing’ initiatives include cookery classes and pony rides.

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Additional Titles
Nursing Standard

Key Information

Type of Reference
Mgzn
ISBN/ISSN
0029-6570
Resource Database
Hmic
Publication Year
2012
Volume Number
26
Start Page
24-25
Language
English