Margaret M Mahon

Margaret M. Mahon, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, End-of-Life Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Mahon's major research has focused on children's concepts of death, bereaved siblings, and bereaved parents' experiences and responses. Her clinical experience with children and families include advanced practice nursing roles in pediatric trauma, intensive care, and chronic illness. Dr. Mahon has worked with bereaved children and families in...See more

Margaret M. Mahon, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, End-of-Life Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Mahon's major research has focused on children's concepts of death, bereaved siblings, and bereaved parents' experiences and responses. Her clinical experience with children and families include advanced practice nursing roles in pediatric trauma, intensive care, and chronic illness. Dr. Mahon has worked with bereaved children and families in hospital, hospice, home, school, and other community settings. She hosts the "Kid's Corner" radio program designed to provide parents, teachers, and children with information and counsel on issues in child and family health care. Dr. Mahon is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. See less