In part 2 of this episode of Sharp Scratch, the panel, made up of Mary, Éabha and George, get together to discuss palliative medicine with Dr Mary Miller, a consultant in palliative medicine with an interest in medical education. 

In the second half of the discussion, the panel discusses the challenges medical students and doctors face when dealing with end-of-life conversations and palliative medicine. Dr. Mary Miller provided insights on how to cope with the emotions that may arise when treating patients at the end of their life, as well as how medics can develop their coping strategies.

The panellists also discussed how medical students are a part of providing holistic care for patients, including within the palliative medicine team and the importance of showing compassion towards patients, colleagues and yourself. Dr. Miller emphasises the valuable role medical students do play in providing holistic care and the privilege of being a part of patients' end-of-life journeys.

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