Care after death

Article Abstract:

By abandoning the practice of washing and shrouding a body after death, hospitals can create unnecessary problems for both professional carers and the deceased's family. Last offices provide people with an opportunity to express their grief and can make it easier for families to acknowledge the reality of the death, while showing that the hospital is still caring for the deceased as a person. This should be borne in mind by hospitals that argue that junior nurses could find the performance of last offices distressing and that a post mortem could undo all their work.

Psychological aspects, United Kingdom, Hospitals, Social policy, Death, Mourning customs

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Nursing the soul

Article Abstract:

An effective chaplaincy service, including a worship centre, should form part of health care. While many people may not need religious support, they may find themselves in need of pastoral counselling and comfort. The College of Health Care Chaplains, a newly formed body, plus various Christian chaplaincy councils, are now looking at the setting of standards in chaplaincy in order to help chaplains maintain a professional and confidential service.

Column, Ethical aspects, Chaplains, Hospital, Hospital chaplains

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