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Revisiting Physician Suicide with Andrea Palmer, MD: Episode 163
In this powerful and moving episode, hosts Amanda, Laura, and Kendra interview Dr. Andrea Palmer, an OB-GYN who lost her surgeon husband, Dr. Blake Palmer, to suicide in 2022. Dr. Palmer courageously shares her journey through grief, anger, and ultimately compassion as she works to bring awareness to the critical issue of physician suicide.
Episode Highlights:
Understanding language matters: The hosts begin with an important discussion about using the phrase "died by suicide" rather than "committed suicide" to reduce stigma and shame
Alarming statistics: The medical community loses…
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