Navigating the Tensions of Supervision: Medical Educators' Strategies for Supporting Students During End-of-Life Care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical educators are central to guiding students through the emotional challenges of moral dilemmas in end-of-life (EoL) decisions. However, the literature often overlooks how medical educators support students during these moments. This study explored strategies medical educators employed and challenges they encountered in supporting students facing moral dilemmas in EoL care.

Method

This qualitative study analyzed interviews with fifteen medical educators from diverse clinical settings, focusing on how they support students during EoL decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining therapy.

Results

Medical educators initially offered equal support to all students but progressively adapted their strategies based on perceived student engagement. These

SUBMITTER: Ribeiro DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12594084 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature