Top 10 Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Preventing Burnout

Abstract

Health care worker burnout is a potential job hazard. Palliative care clinicians (PCCs) are especially vulnerable due to the intense emotional and challenging demands of the work. Creating environments for PCCs to thrive is the responsibility of the organization, however, PCCs have the responsibility to take care of themselves inside and outside of the workplace. This article brings together perspectives of leaders with expertise in palliative care, burnout, and resiliency to explore ways in which individuals, teams, and organizations can promote supportive environments where employees thrive. In this article, we use a “Top 10” format to highlight organizational methods for well-being implementation and sustainability.