Moral distress amongst palliative care doctors working during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative-focussed interview study.

Background: Palliative care professionals have had to adapt to rapidly changing COVID-19 restrictions with personal protective equipment and physical distancing measures impacting face-to-face communication with patients and relatives.

Aim: To explore the narratives of palliative care doctors working during the pandemic to understand their experiences at a personal and professional level.

Design: In-depth narrative interviews were carried out via video call.