“Why Couldn't I Go in To See Him?” Bereaved Families' Perceptions of <scp>End‐of‐Life</scp> Communication During <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19

Abstract

Communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams at the end of life remains critically important during times of limited in-person visitation. Families report that low-quality communication causes profound distress that can affect the quality of dying and bereavement. Innovative strategies are needed to ensure that high-quality communication occurs despite pandemic-related visitation restrictions.