Why news of a death is sometimes hidden
Live MintWhen we lost my father last month, my family and I made a decision not to inform a few older relatives—those who were too frail, lived alone, or were suffering from covid themselves. Dhar and her mother were only just recovering from covid-19, and with no support, had to manage everything from cooking meals and taking and giving medication to the paperwork relating to her father’s death. Maybe they could have asked what they could do to help, reassure us that they would be there if we needed assistance or information—all this would have been more useful than those phone calls,” says Dhar. Thus, multiple doctors are now suggesting that family members not disclose the death of a loved one to a person with severe covid-19 symptoms,” says Dr Kohli. Dr Sahir Jamati, head of psychology at Masina Hospital, says that close friends and relatives may want to be there for us, but do not know how to provide comfort and therefore do not call.
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