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Supporting a patient after a near-death experience.

Nursing April 1, 2007 DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000266041.11793.9d (opens in new tab)

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AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed
Topics Near-death experience
Key points Argues that healthcare professionals can support patients after a near-death experience by listening non-judgmentally, validating the experience, and providing education and normalization, with referral to mental health services when distress is significant.

Abstract

Supporting a patient after a near-death experience.