Emery J L
Br Med J. 1972 Mar 4;1(5800):612-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5800.612.
Families in whom cot deaths occur are a particularly neglected group. They are subjected to unnecessary psychological trauma as part of the process of the exclusion of unnatural death. Paediatricians should make the welfare of the family units part of their own concern and take steps to help both parents and siblings. It is suggested that possibly the coroner or the general practitioner could make an appointment for the family to see a paediatrician interested in cot deaths. This would do much to alleviate suffering associated with them.
发生婴儿猝死的家庭是一个特别容易被忽视的群体。作为排除非自然死亡过程的一部分,他们遭受了不必要的心理创伤。儿科医生应将家庭单位的福祉纳入自己的关注范围,并采取措施帮助父母和兄弟姐妹。建议验尸官或全科医生可以为这些家庭预约一位对婴儿猝死感兴趣的儿科医生。这将大大减轻与之相关的痛苦。