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Good Medical Practice: Relatives, carers and partners
29. You must be considerate to relatives, carers, partners and others close to the patient, and be sensitive and responsive in providing information and support, including after a patient has died. In doing this you must follow the guidance in
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When a patient dies: Advice on developing bereavement services in the NHS (Department of Health, October 2005) (pdf)
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Relationships with patients
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