Silent suffering of the dying and their families: impact of COVID-19.

Naomi T KatzMaureen McInerneyGanan RavindranMichelle Gold

Published in: Internal medicine journal (2021)

Death, grief and bereavement all look different in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Patients and families are suffering as a result of COVID-19 itself, and the measures required to contain it. As a result, health professionals need to be aware of potential for additional psychological distress, as well as the risk of prolonged grief disorder.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
risk assessment