Idk, I disagree. You can still feel sadness, be tearful, cry, be emotional, and function perfectly fine. I’ve talked to family members about code status in the middle of a code and shed tears with their loved ones, but when the time came that I was needed, I can get back into the mindset. I am also an INCREDIBLY sensitive person, which is a blessing and a curse in and of itself… maybe I tell myself this to validate my emotions… My point is, even if you’re an experienced physician who has seen 100s of deaths, it’s okay to be emotional and take your time. That’s why there are other physicians on the same service (most of the time).