Palliative Matters

The Concept of Suffering

June 16, 2022 Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow Season 1 Episode 3
Palliative Matters
The Concept of Suffering
Show Notes

When most people think of suffering, they think of it in terms of physical pain, but suffering is a much more dynamic concept. When someone is facing a life-limiting illness, the fear of inability surrounding their situation can be agonizing. Existential crises in the form of financial stress, professional struggles, or familial relationships are common. In this episode, Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow walk listeners through the concept of suffering and how they work to reinforce in a patient their value and worth.