Pediatricians, other involved physicians, advanced practice professionals, public health specialists, and associated professionals involved in the care of an infant and family after SIDS/SUID can feel ill prepared to offer support and guidance in the aftermath of this tragic loss. This chapter focuses on family experiences, likely responses, available resources, and pediatrician’s role following SUID. Infants die from SUID both with and without risk factors, and families often have predictable questions, many of which are directed towards their child’s pediatrician or other clinician. Coping after SUID is an isolating and extremely difficult experience for parents. At a time when their closest relationships are tested, they often have few places to turn for sympathy, compassion, and understanding. Rates of prolonged grief disorder are extremely high when compared to other kinship groups after loss. Concrete contributions by pediatricians and other clinicians include guiding the family through the forensic system and advocating for their need to find answers. The family will be helped by counseling about grief and anticipating solutions to social complexities. In any interaction, assessing their coping, saying their child’s name, and letting them tell their story will have therapeutic value.

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If the Unthinkable Happens: Families After SUID

  • Sarah R. McCarthy,
  • Richard D. Goldstein

摘要

Pediatricians, other involved physicians, advanced practice professionals, public health specialists, and associated professionals involved in the care of an infant and family after SIDS/SUID can feel ill prepared to offer support and guidance in the aftermath of this tragic loss. This chapter focuses on family experiences, likely responses, available resources, and pediatrician’s role following SUID. Infants die from SUID both with and without risk factors, and families often have predictable questions, many of which are directed towards their child’s pediatrician or other clinician. Coping after SUID is an isolating and extremely difficult experience for parents. At a time when their closest relationships are tested, they often have few places to turn for sympathy, compassion, and understanding. Rates of prolonged grief disorder are extremely high when compared to other kinship groups after loss. Concrete contributions by pediatricians and other clinicians include guiding the family through the forensic system and advocating for their need to find answers. The family will be helped by counseling about grief and anticipating solutions to social complexities. In any interaction, assessing their coping, saying their child’s name, and letting them tell their story will have therapeutic value.