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In this episode of "Beyond the Endpoint," hosts Emily O'Brien and Manesh Patel are joined by guest host Jenny Cook to discuss grief among healthcare providers with Tony Galanos, a researcher and physician at the Duke University School of Medicine. Galanos — "Dr. G" as he's called around Duke — shares insights from his 12-year program helping other clinicians to address and process the grief that can be an inevitable part of their work. He highlights the emotional toll that healthcare work can take and the importance of acknowledging and processing grief. The episode explores the concept of the "hidden curriculum" in medical training, the practice of "the pause" after intense resuscitation efforts, and also dives into how everyone can better manage their own grief after losing a loved one.
Related Links
- My Son's Words Broke My Heart. I Had to Invent a Word for My Endless Grief — Galanos reflects on his own feelings of grief and guilt following the death of his son.
- Grief 101: What Words, What Actions - How to support those who grieve — Key takeaways from Galanos' session of Duke Medicine LEADS on May 11, 2021.
- Disenfranchised Grief and Physician Burnout — article in the Annals of Family Medicine from Deborah Lathrop, MD, MAT
About Our Guests
Anthony (Tony) Galanos, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. Galanos is a geriatrician/palliative care specialist who works on debriefs and grief management for residents, fellows, faculty, and medical students, one of the only 8-week courses in a medical school on the topic. His work emphasizes the importance of addressing grief in medical education and providing support to medical professionals as they navigate the emotional challenges of their careers.
Jenny Cook, MPH, has over 20 years of experience leading healthcare engagement and communications strategy with patients, communities, and academic audiences. She is currently the Associate Director of the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History at the Duke University School of Medicine. She lives in Carrboro, NC, where she is a volunteer radio and event DJ.