Takeaway
In long-term care we're able to develop personal relationships with our patients, and thus in our Geriatrics, physician burnout rates are lower. The personal relationships with patients create both meaning and joy.
Passion in the Medical Profession | January 23, 2019 | <1 min read
By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor
In a four-minute video interview, geriatrician Michele Bellantoni, MD, talks about end-of-life care and how important it is to explain both treatments available, as well as the burdens associated with each treatment option.
When patients decide to stop treatment, Bellantoni emphasizes the importance of taking the time to explain to patients what the last few weeks at home might be like, and what the healthcare team can offer, like home hospice.
With regard to long-term care, she says, “In long-term care we’re able to develop personal relationships with our patients, and thus in our specialty, physician burnout rates are lower. The personal relationships with patients create both meaning and joy.”