Moral Distress in Health Professionals— A Call for Resilience or Retreat? (March 9, 2011)

Описание: Bonnie M. Miller, M.C. (Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery, Professor of Medical Education and Administration, and Senior Associate Dean for Health Science Education, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee) described her research and findings regarding physician development, the "process of becoming, and moral distress among 3rd and 4th year medical students. Dr. Miller also presented correlations with moral distress and burnout as well as the "health of the workplace environment," effective and respectful communication, and physician patient relationships. Anne Bowman, Medical Student (University of Virginia School of Medicine, Class of 2011) spoke on behalf of a medical student interested in moral distress. Ms. Bowman highlighted student expectations, health system failures, and pressures to "perform" professionally and personally. Ann Baile Hamric, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN (Professor of Nursing, University of Virginia School of Nursing) responded to Dr. Miller's remarks by highlighting the stories of nurses and issues of futility with moral distress and intentions of leaving the profession and how to respond with effective interventions.

Copresented with the School of Medicine's Academy of Distinguished Educators