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Carers look after people who are sick, elderly or who have a disability. A carer may be young or old. Carers can suffer stress and isolation but support and information are available.
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Topic: Carers - dying and death
Autopsy
Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased, but cannot refuse a coronial post mortem.
Brain death
Brain death differs from other states of unconsciousness in important ways.
Death in hospital
Organising a funeral is an important part of grieving, so it is worth spending time to plan the funeral that you and the deceased person would want.
Death of a baby
The death or serious illness of a baby can lead to grief, relationship stresses and anxiety regarding subsequent pregnancies.
Funerals
It is the funeral director’s job to help with many of the legal responsibilities, including the death certificate.
Miscarriage
A range of feelings is normal after a miscarriage, and they often linger for some time.
Palliative care for adults with a life-threatening condition
Palliative care can be offered at home, at a specialist palliative care service or at another health facility.
Palliative care for children with a life-threatening condition
Palliative care for children is an active and total approach to care that focuses on enhancing quality of life for the child with a life-threatening condition and their family.
Sudden unexpected death in infants (SUDI and SIDS)
A baby can die of SUDI at any time of the day or night, but most die quietly in their sleep.
Suicide - family and friends
The grief felt by family and friends can be deeper when the cause of death is suicide.
Suicide and mental illness
A suicide attempt may be an early warning sign that a person is developing a mental illness.
See also Services and support - Support information - Death and dying
