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The Day I Almost Walked Away: Trust, Gratitude, and the Power of Teamwork

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Practicing family medicine is really hard; the emotional toll of sharing patients' distress, vulnerability, and trauma can build up and become overwhelming. A family physician experienced such a moment during one particularly complex morning. Feeling nearly ready to walk out of patient care, she reached out to the team nurse, who helped her get through the moment and re-engage with the waiting patients. Sharing vulnerability in the moment, and later reflecting and deciding to write about it shows the power of prioritizing teamwork in practice.

Source: The Annals of Family Medicine

DOI: 10.1370/afm.3162

Authors: Colleen T. Fogarty, Rebecca Schiano

Institutions: University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester, Highland Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Rochester