Handling Your Grief After a Patient’s Suicide
Physicians are often unprepared for the emotional toll of a patient suicide. They may feel guilt, shame, and self-doubt and struggle to cope with their own grief. This article discusses the emotional toll of patient suicide on physicians and offers tips for dealing with grief. The article also discusses the legal aspects of suicide malpractice and the experiences of several physicians who have lost patients to suicide. It is a thoughtful and informative piece that offers valuable insights into the complex issue of physician grief.
Handling Your Grief After a Patient’s Suicide (Yasgur, Medscape, 7/18).
