Introduction: Facing our mortality
Part I: Death and trauma in medicine. Fall from innocence
Trauma, burnout, and distress
Part II: Rediscovering medicine's humanity. Creating space for grief and trauma
Education, creativity, and growth
Reducing empathic strain through balance, compassion, and joy
Connecting despite the odds
Confronting death in hospice
Palliative care forms community
Assisted dying brings comfort and concern
Conclusion: Where to next?
