Book Club Series: Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America by Kate Washington

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Loren Hackett, Medical Librarian at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, and Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, to discuss Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America by Kate Washington. Through the Hillcrest Book Club, they explore the emotional toll of caregiving, the challenges faced by families navigating complex healthcare needs and the importance of empathy, communication and support for caregivers. The discussion highlights how literature can deepen understanding of burnout and inspire more compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Tune in to learn how storytelling can help healthcare professionals better understand the caregiver experience.