Sudden Death

An examination of the intervention skills needed by workers in the caring professions when faced with the sudden death of a patient. Amongst other topics this book deals with coping with the immediate needs of the family of the patient, and the need to evaluate the events surrounding the death.

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This book is based on the author's own research and experience in the field. It provides practical advice for both bereaved and carers called upon to cope unexpectedly with death on a personal or a major scale. It offers practical advice which may be easily understood by all carers as well as by the bereaved or injured and it studies the needs of the bereaved, the role of the carer and difficulties (such as stress) which face the carer. The author is internationally well-known in this field. He has made several media appearances in the UK following his involvement in the aftermath of national disasters such as the Bradford football stadium fire and the Lockerbie air crash. It is designed for nurses - general and A&E students; ambulance workers; police; firemen; social workers; health visitors; trainee counsellors.