Hannelore Wass: Professional Influences and Legacies.

Death Stud

a Board of Directors , Suncoast Hospice Institute, an affiliate of Empath Health , Clearwater , Florida , USA.

Published: May 2016

This article offers a reflection on the professional influence of Dr. Hannelore Wass on the author's introduction to and work in the field of death, dying, and bereavement. At the same time, it also offers comments on her broader influence on and legacies left to others who work in this field.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2015.1069652DOI Listing

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