Bereavement care and the interaction with relatives in the context of euthanasia : a qualitative study with healthcare providers

Background: A recent review shows an interdependence between healthcare providers and relatives in the context of euthanasia. Belgian guidelines do focus on the role of certain healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, and psychologists), yet they hardly specify bereavement care services before, during and after the euthanasia.Purpose: A conceptual model showing underlying mechanisms of healthcare providers' experiences regarding the interaction with and the provision of bereavement care to relatives of cancer patients throughout a euthanasia process. Methods: 47 semi-structured interviews wit... Mehr ...