Physician as Caregiver

When your loved one is aging or ill you might be surprised at how destabilized you feel. 

You have all this clinical knowledge, but when it is your loved one who is sick or declining, it barely seems to help.

There are decisions to make, tough conversations to have, frustrating family members, and strong feelings that can seem overwhelming.

I'm a palliative care physician and I've been a caregiver.

I get it.

You give so much of yourself both at work and at home. Is it any wonder that you feel depleted?

You may even beat yourself up because you think you should have it all together.

If this sounds like you, you aren't alone. And it doesn't have to feel this hard.