학술논문
Attending Patient Funerals as a Follow-Up Practice of Pediatric Oncologists.
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Article
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Subject
*PATIENT aftercare
*GRIEF
*PROFESSIONAL ethics
*ATTITUDES of medical personnel
*PEDIATRICS
*RITES & ceremonies
*MEDICAL protocols
*SOCIAL boundaries
*INTERMENT
*PATIENT-professional relations
*DEATH
*ONCOLOGISTS
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ISSN
1054-1373
Abstract
This study assessed pediatric oncology professionals' attitudes and attendance at patient funerals. Many professionals endorsed some level of agreement that funeral attendance respects professional boundaries. Nearly all pediatric oncology professionals (89.2%) reported attending a patient funeral at least once, a rate significantly higher than estimates in other specialties (p <.001). Attitudes and rates of attendance were slightly higher in older physicians. While periodic funeral attendance may have been somewhat normative in this sample, further reflection and research is needed to ensure the risks and benefits of involvement in funerals and other family rituals and practices are better understood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]