In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Dr Graham Whyte, Palliative Medicine Consultant, Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow / Associate Postgraduate Dean – Bereavement, Public Services Delivery Scotland who discusses the often-overlooked impact that patient deaths can have on health and social care staff. He highlights the concept of professional grief, emphasising that it is normal for staff to be affected by the deaths of people they care for and stresses the importance of open conversations, peer support and recognising grief rather than suppressing it. The discussion also considers whether staff should attend the funerals of people they cared for, highlighting that there is no single correct approach.
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A transcript for this podcast can be found here.
This animation is one example of the short educational videos NES have produced for health and social care professionals around bereavement - please visit our video wall to see more.
Discussing dying is something most of us shy away from. The potential discomfort is not just in the patient’s mind - it’s also likely to be in the minds of the professionals who are looking after them. This NES video aims to help healthcare professionals discuss dying openly and honestly with their patients.
Two downloadable leaflets which accompany the video can be found here: summary leaflet and detailed leaflet.
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