The lost art of doctoring: reflections of a pediatric resident.

Mitchell SM. JAMA Pediatr. 2017 Nov 6; [Epub ahead of print].

There are challenges to preparing residents for both the clinical and nontechnical demands of independent practice. This commentary discusses resident training and orientation to end-of-life care and consultation. The author advocates for medical education to help residents build skills to communicate with empathy and provide debriefings to address the emotional toll associated with palliative care. A recent WebM&M commentary explores the balance between comfort and harm in palliative care.

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