Breaking bad news and managing family during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Journal of Paramedic Practice · 2018-07-02 · Qualitative study
Abstract
The management of family during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and death notification to the family of the deceased in the out-of-hospital setting are topics that are poorly evidenced. Two focus groups consisting of six participants in each were conducted, discussing the two subjects. The results suggest that paramedics prefer family not to be present in the room for a number of reasons and that they don't feel sufficiently trained by their paramedic courses in order to manage family during resuscitation or breaking bad news. The study highlighted a need for more research on both subjects.
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Clinician perspective · Communication & handover · Next of kin · Paramedics & EMTs
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