A Few Practical Thoughts for Dealing with Death in Medicine
Death is an unfortunately common event in the field of medicine. How do you deal ... Read more
Katie Imbrock
Updated January 8, 2019 by Katie Imbrock
Death
Death refers to mortality, end-of-life care, grief, or clinician experiences with patient loss.
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Reflections On Witnessing My First Patient Death
He is younger than me! This is not happening. This could have been me. These ... Read more
Mohamed Gad
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Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
If you read one book this year, make it When Breath Becomes Air. Do yourself ... Read more
Chivas Owle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Chivas Owle
Reflections On An Encounter During My Elective in Vanuatu
Despite being on the top of a hill, the hospital was remarkably unimposing and unimpressive: ... Read more
Emma Cox
Updated June 26, 2022 by Emma Cox
The Right Time to Lose a Patient
Republished with permission from here. Although there is really never a right time to die ... Read more
George Prousi
Updated June 20, 2019 by George Prousi
