In this episode of the Well Doc Alberta Physician Wellness Podcast, Dr. Jane Lemaire is joined by two experts in medical ethics, Dr. Cheryl Mack and Dr. Eric Wasylenko, to discuss how ethics and morality affect physician wellness, especially in times of increased stress. Drs. Mack and Wasylenko introduce the language and principles of ethics and morality. They also address moral dilemmas in medicine and identify strategies and supports to prevent moral stress from causing injury or burnout. Special consideration is given to how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the role of ethics in healthcare and physician wellness.

Learning Objectives:

After hearing this podcast, listeners will be able to:

1)  List system-level supports for physicians experiencing moral distress

2)  Define moral universalism, nihilism, and relativism

3)  Describe common moral dilemmas experienced by physicians

4)  Explain why solidarity and trust are important for getting through the pandemic as a society