Audrey I. Stephen
Bereaved relatives' experiences in relation to post mortem: a qualitative exploration in North East Scotland.
Stephen, Audrey I.; Sheach Leith, Valerie M.; Macduff, Colin; Christie, Sarah
Authors
Valerie M. Sheach Leith
Colin Macduff
Dr Sarah Sivers s.sivers@rgu.ac.uk
Associate Dean for Research
Abstract
When a family is grieving the loss of a member the consideration of post mortem is an additional concern. This study set out to explore how relatives are supported to give authorisation and throughout the post mortem process. Thirteen relatives with varied experiences of a relative's death took part in interviews. Data analysis revealed the post mortem as part of the narrative of the death, with more significance for some than others. Important aspects for relatives were being able to say goodbye properly, and engagement with staff in hospital and procurator fiscal (public prosecution) services in more substantive communicative relationships, rather than only receiving basic information. Relatives valued receiving results they could understand. There may be opportunities, particularly in coroner or procurator fiscal services, for development of roles in liaison between relatives and pathology services, and support for relatives.
Citation
STEPHEN, A., SHEACH LEITH, V., MACDUFF, C. and CHRISTIE, S. 2015. Bereaved relatives' experiences in relation to post mortem: a qualitative exploration in North East Scotland. Bereavement care [online], 34(3), pages 103-109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/02682621.2015.1108547
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 6, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Jan 6, 2016 |
Publication Date | Dec 31, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
Journal | Bereavement Care |
Print ISSN | 0268-2621 |
Electronic ISSN | 1944-8279 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 34 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 103-109 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/02682621.2015.1108547 |
Keywords | Bereavement; Psychosocial support; Post mortem; Coroner; Family |
Public URL | http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2411 |
Contract Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
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