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Moral Injury | The crossroads of conscience

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Jan 22, 2024

The podcast delves into the concept of moral injury in the medical field, discussing how healthcare professionals can experience psychological distress when their actions contradict their moral beliefs. It explores real-life scenarios where healthcare workers face moral dilemmas and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, shared decision-making, and aligning personal values with work to combat burnout and moral injury.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring the Concept of Moral Injury in Medicine and Introducing New Podcast Features

01:33 • 3min

Navigating Moral Injury in Healthcare

04:54 • 8min

Navigating Moral Distress and Injury in Healthcare Practice

13:08 • 8min

Exploring the Impact of Financial Incentives on Clinicians' Well-being

21:05 • 5min

Combatting Moral Injury in Healthcare

26:12 • 22min

Navigating Moral Distress and Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare

48:18 • 2min

Moral injury, a term initially used in the military context during the Vietnam War to describe the psychological trauma soldiers experienced, has become increasingly relevant in medicine. In this episode, we discuss how moral injury manifests as psychological distress when healthcare professionals' actions, or inactions, contradict their moral or ethical codes, leading to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and a sense of betrayal.

Our conversation will navigate through the history of this term, its definition, relationship with burnout, PTSD, and moral distress. We'll examine real-life scenarios where healthcare workers face moral dilemmas, feeling trapped in a system that often works contrary to their values.

Moreover, we’ll explore individual and systemic actions that may help mitigate the impact of moral injury.

Guest Bio: Kim Bambach, MD is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University and Assistant Director of the Kiehl Resident Wellness Endowment

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