Three Ways to Avoid Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue is the negative impact that caring for patients can have on caring clinicians over time. It can happen when we are witness to repeated suffering, when we don't get time to replenish ourselves or when we see multiple micro-injustices (like patients getting sicker because they can't afford their medications) over time.With these three important steps we can prevent compassion fatigue and preserve our ability to empathetically care for our patients.I'm glad you're here!Dr. CDelia Chiaramonte, MDP.S. Click the link below to learn more about how to work with me. There is one for physicians (and other clinicians) and another for those who are caring for a loved one with a serious illness.Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/