The Pediatrician and Childhood Bereavement
Open Access
- 1 February 2000
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Vol. 105 (2) , 445-447
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.105.2.445
Abstract
This Policy statement was revised. See https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2147.: 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.Keywords
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