Restoring Humanity in Healthcare by Addressing Moral Suffering
December 6, 2021 AMS Healthcare
On the AMS Healthcare podcast, Ed Splig and Cynda Rushton discuss the implications of moral distress, moral resilience and mental health among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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