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- The Kingston General Hospital established an emergency support service team in its Emergency Department to help families and survivors in medical crises.
- This team consists of professionals from various hospital departments who offer both emotional and practical assistance during emergencies.
- The text outlines the specific roles of team members and their procedures for effectively managing distress and grief among affected individuals.
Article Abstract
We describe the development and operation of an emergency support service team in the Emergency Department of the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ont. The team, composed of professionals from other departments of the hospital, provides emotional and practical support to family members or survivors in medical emergencies. We discuss the roles of the team members and their procedures for dealing with distress and grief.
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