Describing the impact of physician end-of-life communication training on simulated stress using a novel stress marker

Describing the impact of physician end-of-life communication training on simulated stress using a novel stress marker 
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; by Amy H. J. Wolfe, Pamela S. Hinds, Adre J. du Plessis, Heather Gordish-Dressman, Lamia Soghier; 3/25/25 
Introduction: Empathetic end-of-life (EOL) communication is important for high quality pediatric patient and family outcomes. Trainees may have limited exposure and training in caring for patients at EOL which may impact communication-related stress. Conclusions: Pediatric residents report limited opportunities to communicate with patients/families at EOL, which may impact stress responses when communicating life-altering news to families. Simulated communication encounters can be designed to evoke subjective and objective stress which can be measured using novel technology and may help address limited EOL opportunities.