Postpartum Blues

Patient Educ Couns. 2021 Nov;104(11):2648-2649. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.02.001. Epub 2021 Feb 8.

Abstract

An experience that occurred during an obstetrics 3rd year clerkship on the postpartum wards elaborates on and reflects upon the interaction between a student and patient. The stressful interaction and ultimate resolution underpin the sometimes critical moments in education that help define patient-physician relationships.

Keywords: Gynecology; Obstetrics; Postpartum; Substance abuse.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Clerkship*
  • Female
  • Gynecology* / education
  • Humans
  • Obstetrics* / education
  • Postpartum Period