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Losing your first patient

If the information on this webpage triggers distressing emotions, please know that you are not alone. Click below to access immediate support and resources to help you navigate these feelings. Your well-being is our priority, and help is always available.

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Preparing, processing and progressing

This text highlights the importance of empathy, communication, and personal reflection in navigating the complexities of patient loss.

Coping with the death of a patient

This page highlights the importance of allowing oneself to grieve, seeking support from colleagues, and debriefing with team members.

A physician's first death

The passage reflects on the impact of patient deaths on a medical professional, from the initial shock and emotional weight experienced to the ongoing questions and haunting memories faced as a physician

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