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“Kaplan has written a book that should be a staple of every medical school’s curriculum.  It’s a must for student doctors, and those advanced in their training. Not only does Kaplan include examples of how and what to say (and perhaps more importantly, what NOT to say), but practical tips on what to DO. ‘Tips’ in bold, scattered throughout each section, offer quick, practical suggestions when the reader is pressed for time.”

Barbara M. Mackie, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor at VCU School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine

Speaking of grief
Can condolences be belated?
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It happens. You forget to express your condolences or learn very late that someone you cared for had died. Do you let it go or send a belated sympathy note. And if it is belated, how late is too late?

According to many bereaved individuals, it's appropriate to reach out to the bereaved, no matter how long it's been. The bereaved never "get over" missing their loved ones and they appreciate knowing that you are remembering them too. This was the dilemma a friend found herself in.

 
Comforting Words for Illness & Death - $4.95 to $7.95

Illness & Death                          Suicide                           Miscarriage


At a loss for words when someone is sick or bereaved? "How to Say It® When You Don’t Know What to Say" helps with: