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Experiencing “Moral Injury” In The Healthcare Profession – We Need To Do Better

 Released: 08/27/2025

 Guest: Jennifer A. O’Brien

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Episode Show Notes

THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O’Brien RN in Conversation with Jennifer A. O’Brien.

Discover the powerful journey of caregiving with Jennifer, a seasoned healthcare administrator with nearly 40 years of experience, whose personal losses and the tender care of her late husband, a hospice doctor battling cancer, shaped her profound perspective on end-of-life care. In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer shares the wisdom behind her books The Hospice Doctor’s Widow and Care Boss, offering invaluable insights into the true meaning of presence during life’s most precious moments. Together, we explore the misunderstood nuances of hospice and palliative care, the importance of advanced care planning, and the moral challenges faced by healthcare professionals. This episode invites us to reframe death not as an adversary but as a natural part of life, empowering caregivers and families to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage in the face of life’s final chapter.

 

(00:02) Navigating the End-of-Life Care Journey
(13:01) Clarifying Hospice and Palliative Care
(27:41) Exploring Advanced Care Planning Options
(32:10) Empowering Caregivers Through Leadership and Vision

 

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Jennifer A. O’Brien

Interim Healthcare CEO, Author

Website: www.jenniferaobrien.com
LinkedIn: Jennifer O’Brien
Facebook Group: Hospice Doctor’s Widow – Jennifer A. O’Brien, MSOD
Instagram: @hospicedoctorswidow

 

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