Journal of Palliative Medicine
Early Palliative Debriefing to Mitigate Grief and Burnout in Hematology/Oncology Fellows: A Pilot Study
Background/Local Problem: Oncology providers are regularly exposed to grief, contributing to rising rates of burnout in practicing oncologists and trainees. Improved supportive interventions to combat grief are necessary. One solution is utilization of palliative care expertise to facilitate debriefing sessions, which provide protected time and space to discuss emotions related to oncology practice. Methods/Interventions: This pilot study aimed to evaluate how debriefing sessions led by a palliative care physician …