C.A.R.E.S.: A Tool for the Care of the Dying
Self Care
The health-care provider must allow themselves to be human and expect some personal emotional response to the death of their patient and for the grieving family.
- Palliative/Supportive Services are also available to staff.
- Often a review and debriefing can assist with professional grieving and promote emotional health by:
- Recognizing the stressful event and thanking supportive team members.
- Reviewing what went well and what challenges need to be addressed.
- Sharing bereaved family comments.
- Addressing moral distress issues.
- Expressing issues of death anxiety and obtaining support.
- Exploring challenges and privilege of assisting a fellow human being through the dying process.
- Acknowledging the spiritual impact of witnessing death.
- Exploring how your care made a difference to the grieving family.
- Reviewing effective communication techniques.
- Available resources and support.