Processing grief: a vital step for health care workers during COVID-19

In this episode, our guest Susan MacLellan-Tobert, a pediatric cardiologist and physician coach, delves into the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being in the post-disaster recovery phase, burnout rates are increasing, and organizational trust is deteriorating. Susan identifies incomplete grief as one of the primary contributors to these issues.

Health care professionals are continually exposed to sources of grief, such as adverse childhood experiences, medical training, and daily practice. Over time, these layers of grief accumulate, leading to burnout and impacting organizational trust. However, healthcare workers often struggle with admitting they need help and the perceived stigma associated with seeking assistance.

Susan MacLellan-Tobert is a pediatric cardiologist and can be reached at Health Edge Coaching.

She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "Healing from the pandemic: a journey to recovery."

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