Moral injury, a term initially used in the military context during the Vietnam War to describe the psychological trauma soldiers experienced, has become increasingly relevant in medicine. In this episode, we discuss how moral injury manifests as psychological distress when healthcare professionals' actions, or inactions, contradict their moral or ethical codes, leading to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and a sense of betrayal.Our conversation will navigate through the history of this term, its definition, relationship with burnout, PTSD, and moral distress. We'll examine real-life scenarios where healthcare workers face moral dilemmas, feeling trapped in a system that often works contrary to their values. Moreover, we’ll explore individual and systemic actions that may help mitigate the impact of moral injury.Guest Bio: Kim Baumbach, MD  is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University and Assistant Director of the Kiehl Resident Wellness Endowment Awake and Aware | Our 2024 Live EventJoin us at Awake and Aware 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop from May 1st to 3rd in Bend, Oregon. Focusing on interactive experiences, this event offers a unique opportunity to reset, reflect, and connect with like-minded individuals. Limited slots.Website: Awakeandawarebend.comEarly bird discount code: FULLYAWAKE24. $100 off registration. Expires Jan 31, 2024CME? Yes! This is a CME eventººººººººººººººººººººººººººººººººººLove medicine, but the job itself leaves a lot to be desired?I work with many docs in your shoes. To learn more about 1-on-1 coaching, start here.4 free resources specifically designed to address pain points in emergency medicine practiceThe Driveway DebriefScripting your least favorite conversationsThe quick and dirty guide to calling consultsMy 4 favorite documentation templateFor full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast website Stimulus 31. The Dalai Lama’s Doctor, Barry Kerzin MD | Compassion vs EmpathyStimulus 46. Strategies to De-Stress Your Nervous System | Before, during, and after intense events - Orman Physician CoachingPsychiatric symptoms and moral injury among US healthcare workers in the COVID-19 eraAddressing Moral Injury in Emergency MedicineReframing Clinician Distress: Moral Injury Not Burnout