Patient Suicide in Residency Training: The Ripple Effect-View Presentation

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The video discusses the topic of supporting medical trainees who have lost a patient to suicide. The program started due to residents feeling unsupported following such a traumatic experience. The video includes research and personal experiences from individuals in the field. The research presented focuses on the impact of patient suicide on medical trainees and the importance of grief education and support. It emphasizes the need for programmatic supports such as policies, algorithms, and personal support resources to be readily available to trainees. The personal stories shared by Annie and Maggie highlight the emotional impact and self-doubt experienced by trainees after losing a patient to suicide. They emphasize the need for ongoing support, both within the program and from colleagues, and discuss the challenges in reaching out to the family of the deceased. The video concludes with recommendations for programs, such as providing trainees with education and support, streamlining the notification process, and promoting open and ongoing conversations about patient suicide. Overall, the video emphasizes the need for a supportive and open environment for trainees who experience this traumatic event and offers suggestions for how programs can better support them.

Keywords

supporting medical trainees

lost a patient to suicide

residents feeling unsupported

research

grief education and support

programmatic supports

emotional impact

ongoing support

challenges in reaching out

recommendations for programs

supportive environment