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Episode 73: Humanizing Our Heroes: Moral Injury in Healthcare with Wendy Dean, MD
Episode 73: Humanizing Our Heroes: Moral Injury in Healthcare with Wendy Dean, MD
Episode 73: Humanizing Our Heroes: Moral Injury in Healthcare with Wendy Dean, MD
Thursday 30th March 2023
Dr. Wendy Dean discusses moral injury in healthcare, its impact on professionals, and how we can support them in this SHE RECOVERS Podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Wendy Dean
When we call them heroes, we take away their ability to be human, we take away their ability to be vulnerable, and I think that doesn't give them the opportunity to feel and to heal and to connect with their patients in that very human way.
Have you ever wondered what happens when healthcare professionals are forced to make decisions that clash with their core values? In this episode of the SHE RECOVERS Podcast, Dr. Wendy Dean dives into the concept of moral injury, a type of trauma that can occur when clinicians are repeatedly put in situations that violate their deeply held beliefs about healing. This isn't just about burnout—it's about the emotional and ethical toll that such conflicts can take on healthcare workers. Dr.
Dean shares her journey from practicing emergency medicine to becoming an advocate for systemic change in healthcare. She explains how moral injury differs from burnout and why it's crucial to address both. The conversation also touches on the additional pressures brought on by the pandemic, making this topic more relevant than ever. You'll hear about Dr.
Dean's new book, 'If I Betrayed These Words', which aims to shed light on the struggles faced by healthcare professionals and offer ways to support them. Her insights are not just informative but also a call to action for all of us to recognize and address the challenges faced by those who care for us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of moral injury and the importance of humanizing our healthcare heroes.
Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices these professionals make and learn how we can all contribute to their well-being.