Should We Aim to Relieve Suffering?

A young person is suffering a prolonged and gruesome end–of–life journey, which raised questions regarding the healthcare team’s role in alleviating suffering as part of their care. This patient caused the healthcare team to struggle with forms of suffering experienced by patients, families, and healthcare providers.

• How do you respond to suffering?
• What are your most productive responses? Unproductive responses?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)