Burnout y duelo en el personal de salud | ¿cómo nos afecta la muerte de un paciente?

How does grief and the constant presence of death impact healthcare workers? In this lecture from the Summer 2026 series, together with physician and thanatology consultant Jocely Martínez Magaña, we explore the emotional reality and vulnerability of those who work in healthcare institutions. Through her experience, Jocely shares the daily challenges posed by the lack of academic training in delivering bad news and providing support in the final stages of life, advocating for a more humanized approach to medical practice. Furthermore, at the end of the presentation, we discuss the current approach to thanatology: the importance of not confining processes to rigid frameworks or stages, but rather understanding how these experiences are integrated within each person's biography and life story. 🔔 If you'd like to train in thanatology to support those experiencing grief, or if you're looking for more tools for these processes, explore our training programs at 🌐 https://bioalkymia.com/cursos and subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any content. 🎥 Video Chapters: 00:00:36 Introduction: The emotional reality of staff in healthcare institutions 00:01:35 Presentation by Dr. Jocely Martínez: The vulnerability of the healthcare team 00:03:18 Death as a taboo subject in society and medical practice 00:05:00 The apparent coldness of staff and routine in the face of others' pain 00:06:18 Legal and medical definition of death versus cultural beliefs 00:07:20 What is grief and how do we respond to different types of loss? 00:08:45 The challenge of providing support without guidance: desensitization in academic training 00:11:45 Quantity vs. quality: the impact of the current healthcare system on consultations 00:13:01 The importance of listening and being present before prescribing medication 00:14:24 Addressing emotional needs in the final stage of life 00:15:51 The need to integrate thanatology into university curricula 00:17:42 How is the impact of a patient's death processed? 00:20:39 The personal responsibility to educate oneself in support and empathy 00:22:29 An invitation to healthcare professionals: seek coping mechanisms 00:23:14 Conversation with Geo González: the current approach to thanatology 00:24:00 Why not categorize grief into fixed stages and instead consider the life story? 00:24:40 Emotional Imprints on Healthcare Personnel and the Communication of Bad News 00:26:15 The Evolution of Curricula and Elective Courses in Medicine 00:27:47 Acknowledgments, Audience Comments, and Closing Remarks