GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast
Coping with Serious Illness: Danielle Chammas and Amanda Moment
Nov 21, 2024
Danielle Chammas, a psychiatrist and palliative care physician at UCSF, and Amanda Moment, a palliative care social worker at Brigham and Women's Hospital, delve into the multifaceted world of coping with serious illness. They discuss the nuances of coping strategies, highlighting how humor and art can aid emotional expression. The duo emphasizes the importance of understanding patients' coping mechanisms and maintaining their psychological integrity. They also touch on the significance of empathetic communication and the need for a collaborative approach in patient care.
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Quick takeaways
- Coping with serious illness is complex, as strategies may be deemed adaptive or maladaptive depending on individual circumstances and context.
- Humor can serve as a powerful coping mechanism, helping patients confront their illness while fostering deeper connections during difficult conversations.
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The Role of Humor in Coping with Illness
The podcast discusses a patient encounter where a young man with terminal cancer utilized humor as a coping mechanism. He engaged the hosts with dark humor and jokes, surprising them with his levity in the face of his illness. This humor served not as a denial of reality but as a way for him to confront the gravity of his situation, as he stated that his story wouldn't end well and thus chose to find joy in the moment. By allowing humor into their interaction, the hosts were able to establish a deeper connection with the patient, ultimately reaching profound discussions about his illness.
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