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New guidance calls for training healthcare workers in 'pre-death grief'

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Healthcare workers should receive training in 'pre-death grief' to better support families of dementia patients, according to new guidance. Pre-death grief, also known as anticipatory grief, can affect wider family networks and occurs when caring for someone with a terminal diagnosis.

Healthcare workers should be trained in 'pre-death grief' while supporting families of dementia patients, according to new guidance. Healthcare Improvement Scotland's guideline calls for improved support for carers and acknowledgement of the impact of pre-death grief on wider family networks.

Pre-death grief can occur for people facing various health conditions. Emma Smyth, a grief specialist, explains that anticipatory grief is common when caring for someone with a terminal diagnosis.

 

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