Anaesthetists' attitudes towards attending the funerals of their patients: A cross-sectional study among Australian and New Zealand anaesthetists.

摘要: A patient's death can pose significant stress on the family and treating anaesthetist. Anaesthetists' attitudes about benefits of barriers to attending a funeral are unknown. Therefore, we performed prospective, cross-sectional study ascertain frequency anaesthetists' attendance at their perceptions barriers. The primary aim was investigate anaesthetists towards patient. secondary aims were examine perceived explore rate bonds being formed between anaesthetists, patients families. Of 424 who completed survey (response 21.2%), 25 (5.9%) had attended funeral. participants, 364 (85.9%) rarely special with or families; 233 (55%) believed that forming bond would increase likelihood attendance. Showing respect families most commonly benefit Participants found expression personal grief caring for patient end-of-life beyond beneficial themselves family. Fear misinterpreted as not warranted by well time restraints Most never Few form close relationships Respect, life Families misinterpreting purpose expecting Trial registration: ACTRN 12618000503224.