Caring Through Loss: The Role of Grief in Clinical Settings

Duke Clinical Research Institute

In this episode of "Beyond the Endpoint," hosts Emily O'Brien and Manesh Patel are joined by guest host Jenny Cook to discuss grief among healthcare providers with Tony Galanos, a researcher and physician at the Duke University School of Medicine. Galanos — "Dr. G" as he's called around Duke — shares insights from his 12-year program helping other clinicians to address and process the grief that can be an inevitable part of their work. He highlights the emotional toll that healthcare work can take and the importance of acknowledging and processing grief. The episode explores the concept of the "hidden curriculum" in medical training, the practice of "the pause" after intense resuscitation efforts, and also dives into how everyone can better manage their own grief after losing a loved one.