The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement

Pediatricians should understand and evaluate children's reactions to the death of a person important to them by using age-appropriate and culturally sensitive guidance while being alert for normal and complicated grief responses. Pediatricians also should advise and assist families in respondin...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2000-02, Vol.105 (2), p.445-447
Main Authors: Wolraich, Mark L, Aceves, Javier, Feldman, Heidi M, Hagan, Joseph F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bereavement in children
Biological and medical sciences
Care and treatment
Childhood bereavement
Death & dying
Grief
Medical sciences
Pediatrics
Prevention and actions
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Specific populations (family, woman, child, elderly...)
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Summary:Pediatricians should understand and evaluate children's reactions to the death of a person important to them by using age-appropriate and culturally sensitive guidance while being alert for normal and complicated grief responses. Pediatricians also should advise and assist families in responding to the child's needs. Sharing, family support, and communication have been associated with positive long-term bereavement adjustment.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.105.2.445