The Cost of Caring : How the Work That Heals Us Is Killing Those Who Do It
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Overview
Apowerful, deeply personal examination of the hidden toll of "emotional cancer" endured by those who serve as society's safety net--and a blueprint for treating it.
Drawing on firsthand experience of more than four decades as a paramedic, law enforcement officer, emergency physician, and healthcare leader, in The Cost of Caring, Dr. Robert Frantz takes readers inside the high-stakes world of Safety Net Workers--doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and others who confront trauma and crisis every day.
Through gripping real-life stories and candid reflection, he moves beyond simplistic notions of "burnout" to reveal how repeated exposure to human suffering creates what he calls "emotional cancer"--a chronic illness that accumulates over time and can push even the most resilient caregivers to the breaking point.
But The Cost of Caring isn't just a diagnosis. Organized around exposure, injury, and recovery (along with remission and prevention), it offers practical strategies and tools for individuals, families, and decision-makers to create healthier systems of care.
Essential reading for healthcare workers, first responders, and anyone who loves them, this book is both a wake-up call and a road map, honoring those who serve while showing how they can survive and thrive in the process.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798900261225
- ISBN-10: 9798900261225
- Publisher: Amplify Publishing
- Publish Date: November 2026
- Dimensions: 8.55 x 5.75 x 0.89 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.76 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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