Snyder Dawn, Ellison Neil M, Neidig Nancy
Palliative Medicine Program, Geisinger Health System, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822-0140, USA.
J Palliat Med. 2002 Dec;5(6):877-82. doi: 10.1089/10966210260499069.
Despite the fact that our institution has approximately 40 inpatient deaths per month, until recently virtually no support was provided to families/friends of the deceased. We developed and implemented a comprehensive bereavement program to prepare individuals for the loss and also to support them through the grieving process.