[Announcing the death of a patient to the family].

Breaking the news of a patient's death is a defining moment in the process of caring for families. Making this announcement requires professionalism, taking into account the suffering of the loved one and the challenges specific to this moment. Beyond the theory and proposed benchmarks, the way this news is broken must be thought through by the departments and caregivers.

[Announcement of the death of a loved one to a geriatric inpatient].

A geriatric inpatient may learn of the death of a loved one. The medical team must assess what is the kindest way to announce it to the patient who is already fragile. It will address the patient's relationship with the loved one, the right to information, and the position of the family.