SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast
Welcome to the Rogue Medic Podcast which is provided by Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting. The Rogue Medic Podcast is hosted by Jason Tartalone & Jeff Kwiecien, where each month we could discuss anything from wilderness medicine & rescue to providership and field leadership! Our goal is to bring educational opportunities to our listeners and provide incite about topics we are passionate about! The Rogue Medic Podcast was started to reach our non-traditional and traditional EMS personnel. We also have set the mission to talk about different aspects of the job providing educational opportunities to refresher or update knowledge through the podcast! Want to know more about Sergeant Rescue? Head to our website at www.SergeantRescueTraining.com and you can see what we have to offer and what upcoming training events we have scheduled! If you have an idea for a topic that you would like to join us for or hear us talk about, or have any feedback for us, please reach out to us at Sergeant_RescueTng@outlook.com. Thanks for joining us!
SRTC Rogue Medic Podcast
Episode 32 - The "Kobayashi Maru"
In this episode, we explore the use of "Kobayashi Maru" style no-win scenarios in medical training—situations designed to be unwinnable to teach providers about death, dying, and the emotional challenges of patient loss. Just like in Star Trek’s infamous test, these scenarios push medical professionals to confront the reality that sometimes, despite their best efforts, they cannot save every patient.
We discuss how these simulations help providers develop emotional resilience, improve decision-making under pressure, and foster compassionate care for both patients and their families. Tune in as we dive into the ethical dilemmas, personal experiences, and training philosophies that shape how we prepare medical professionals for the hardest moments they’ll ever face.
Host(s): Jason "Big J" Tartalone & Jeff Kwiecien
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