The emotions of graduating medical students about prior patient care experiences. Issue 3 (March 2015) - Clay, Alison S.
Highlights Graduating medical students express a range of emotions in written reflections. Emotions towards patients include gratitude and sorrow for their suffering. Disappointment centers on inability to cure, work-life balance, and hierarchy. Students' ability to cope mirror skills of self-efficacy for patients. More reflective writing and focus on wellness may ultimately improve patient care.