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How to communicate with families living in complete isolation
The global emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has suddenly changed how we
communicate with families in all the CoViD19 care settings, on account of the need to maintain
complete social isolation. Far-reaching mental suffering manifests itself in widespread anxiety.
Health workers are isolated from their families, and must manage the consequences of this isolation
just like the patients under their care.
Patients and their families perceive not only the clinical results but also the personal attitudes,
closeness and psychological support from the care teams. This perception of genuine participation
by the health worker in the course of the treatment is especially important when a patient dies, and
may influence the whole process of grief