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A Successful Debrief Program for House Staff. J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care 2017;13(2-3):87-90

Date

04/21/2017

Pubmed ID

28426397

DOI

10.1080/15524256.2017.1314234

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85018483184 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   10 Citations

Abstract

Challenging end-of-life encounters can be stressful and may lead to burnout. Monthly debriefing sessions are led by a physician and clinical social worker (LCSW). Sessions focus on experiences and emotional reactions rather than case details. Themes identified included; feeling unsupported after difficult deaths, identifying with patients emotionally, and conceptualizing a "good" versus "bad" death. Debriefing provides opportunities for residency physicians to reflect on the affective side of their work and helps promote resiliency.

Author List

Leff V, Klement A, Galanos A

Author

Adrienne Klement MD Assistant Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Burnout, Professional
Crisis Intervention
Humans
Internship and Residency
Terminal Care