"I recently read a paper by Dr. Lea Baider and Dr. Simon Wein on the realities of physicians facing death regularly. The paper suggested that physicians who successfully deal with death at appropriate times do so by compartmentalizing their day's events. The paper went on to say that if a physician is to split the mechanics of the problem from the emotional side, the physician can continue to function without the emotions getting in the way. This is an excellent recommendation, but it is also important to choose an appropriate time to address those emotions. That could mean having a mentor or counselor I could visit regularly. Also, not internalizing a death or blaming myself for the event."
