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Abstract

Childhood bereavement has been a matter of intense discussion among the Palliative care providers. Yet, thereis little evidence base behind the notions, which are prevalent among the population in general, and PalliativeMedicine providers in particular. Among the masses, there is still prevalence of ‘protecting the child’ phenomenon. Beliefs, like this, create confusion among the providers while recommending the strategy while dealing withthe bereaved children. There is definite need to develop plans to deal with this difficult problem, while recognizingsome other issues like culture and spiritual mechanisms.