How to care for a patient after death in the community

Rationale and key pointsThis article provides nurses with information about how to care for a patient after death, and support their family and loved ones in the community setting.▶Care after death involves supporting the family and significant others, and providing personal care to the patient.▶It is important to ensure privacy, dignity and respect of the deceased and to recognise this is a sensitive and difficult time for families.▶Staff...