The anger may be justified and reasonable and may be the result of deficits in care provided. I think staff may be surprised at how anger in others can affect them. It is important not to feel guilty if angry relatives make you feel angry as well. Gill Oliver Regional Nurse Cancer Services Don't forget if one professional bears the brunt of an angry outburst - then you will need to support them as well. Gill Oliver, Regional Nurse Cancer Services Anger can cover up feelings of sadness.
Anger seems to be socially more acceptable than sadness.
Especially men find it often easier to shake their fists rather than shed tears. It is likely that different members of the family feel different emotions. Watch out for the quiet ones. You can't know about the complexity of every human being - to predict and prevent anger occurring, you need to be aware that this is a partnership and you can't always know where the anger is coming from. Frances Sheldon, Social Work Teacher Culture and gender will influence the expression of anger.