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Covid grief has cracked us open
Covid grief: medical examiner’s office could be central point of access for counselling and support services
BMJ 2021; 374 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2378 (Published 29 September 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;374:n2378
- Alan J Kevern, consultant in acute medicine, medical examiner in bereavement services
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- alan.kevern{at}nhs.net
The covid-19 pandemic has shaken the lives of every person in virtually all aspects. We should take a moment to reflect on the impact it has had on all aspects of death, too.
Working as medical examiner during the pandemic has been a career milestone. I have painful memories of piles of notes on my desk, each with a death …
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