How to support patients and families after a sudden death in the emergency department: Advice for nurses on how to communicate news of a sudden or unexpected death of a patient in the emergency department and provide support to family and friends.

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    • Abstract:
      For Trish Burton, caring for those experiencing sudden bereavement is as much a part of being an emergency department (ED) nurse as dealing with an asthma attack, chest pain or a broken arm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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