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[Difficult communication with next-of-kin].

Narges Moezzi¹, Peter Fässler-Weibel

¹5. Medizinische Abteilung und Geriatriezentrum, Sozialmedizinisches Zentrum Floridsdorf, Wien, Osterreich. narges.moezzi@wienkav.at

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Summary

Family members face significant pressure and require professional support. Providing optimal care reduces uncertainties and fears, enhancing patient quality of life.

Area of Science:

Healthcare
Psychology
Patient Support

Context:

Case report analysis of patient and spouse care.
Highlights the intense pressure on family members during patient illness.

Purpose:

To underscore the critical need for professional support for relatives.
To demonstrate how optimal support improves patient outcomes.

Summary:

Family members exhibit a profound need for attendance, often unacknowledged.
Empathic and professional caregiving assists relatives in managing patient end-of-life situations.

Impact:

Reduced uncertainty and fear among family members.
Improved quality of life for patients through effective family support.

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