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A Death in the Family.

Authors :
Khan, Asif
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 5/5/2020, Vol. 323 Issue 17, p1706-1707. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In this narrative medicine essay, an anesthesia resident describes his feelings of loss and unease when a coresident is admitted as a patient and dies of an overdose of fentanyl; this article emphasizes the importance of prioritizing physician wellness programs to help avoid burnout and substance use disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*LOSS (Psychology)
*RESIDENTS (Medicine)
*DRUG overdose
*ANESTHESIA
*HOSPITAL admission & discharge
*FENTANYL
*PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
*SUBSTANCE abuse

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
323
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143116293
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.2982
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