An examination of the knowledge and understanding of health and social care staff about the grieving process in individuals with a learning disability

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 77-90

  Murray, George C ^a   McKenzie, Karen ^b   Quigley, April ^a  

^a Dingleton Hospital   (United Kingdom)

^b Edenhall Hospital   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bereavement; Health care staff; Social care staff; Support

Indexed keywords

EID: 13444257390     PISSN: 14690047     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/146900470000400106     Document Type: Article

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