Occupational Bereavement of Medical Personnel - Understanding Death in Healthcare

Occupational Bereavement of Medical Personnel - Understanding Death in Healthcare

Explore the profound impact of death on medical professionals in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Chuqian Chen. Delve into the unique perspective of healthcare workers who witness death daily, uncovering the meaning they attribute to it and the emotional changes they experience. Gain insights from Chen's interviews and research, which reveal the inner world of medical personnel and their often-overlooked emotional needs. Learn how to respond to these needs in a healthcare environment that frequently lacks adequate emotional support. Discover the speaker's interdisciplinary background spanning psychology, sociology, and philosophy, and her role as a registered thanatologist and lecturer in medical humanities at Southeast University.