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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-4-24
pubmed:abstractText
In this paper, we discuss the value of an after-death telephone call made by the treating mental health clinician to family members, after the death of a geriatric patient with a psychiatric disorder. We outline the process of the after-death call including the optimal method, nature, and content. We note the psychotherapeutic value of an after-death telephone call in addressing complex emotions, and helping the family to cope with bereavement. We also discuss institutional, legal, and ethical ramifications. We conclude that an after-death call may be of sufficient benefit to be considered as a "best practice" approach in the care of every patient.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
1360-7863
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
192-6
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
The after-death call to family members: a clinical perspective.
pubmed:affiliation
Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, 6655 Travis, Houston, TX 77030. USA. sloboprabhu@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article