January 10, 2023

Physician-as-Patient-Vulnerabilities and Strengths – 12/27/2022

JAMA

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=36538307

Read about some observations from an anesthesiologist who was diagnosed with advanced-stage lung cancer.  She writes about how shame is often associated with this experience, as many wonder if they contributed to the illness by something that was or wasn’t done.  It’s hard for providers to realize that something is not their fault.  Also, the isolation that can occur was addressed.