SCCM Resource Library-Supporting the Family's Bereavement Process

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The speaker discusses the lack of emphasis on the impact of family members who lose a patient in the ICU. While survivorship has been a focus in recent years, the speaker emphasizes the need for support and resources for grieving family members. They highlight the lack of formal processes and best practices in ICU-related bereavement and the need for greater integration of mental health professionals, such as chaplains, clergy, social workers, and psychologists. The speaker emphasizes the diverse needs of grieving families and the importance of understanding our own biases and experiences in order to provide effective support. They also suggest the need for support groups specifically for family members who have lost a patient in the ICU.

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Patient and Family Support, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Dealing With Death in the ICU (SessionID 1201846)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Ethics and End of Life

Year 2023

Keywords

family members

patient loss

ICU

bereavement support

mental health professionals

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