It’s been stressful. And that’s saying the least… We know you are feeling overworked, tired, and scared. We want to highlight 5 healthcare workers and their thoughts on what is occurring and how they are dealing with everything happening in the world right now.
“This pandemic has really made me think about what it means to be an emergency medicine physician— to be in the frontlines of the hospital dealing with undifferentiated patients. Huge gratitude to our first responders who deal with even more uncertain situations than us. And big thank you for all the healthcare workers working tirelessly in these uncertain and scary times.” —@thestrivetofit
See @thestrivetofit's full post here.
“Today I worked in the ED at 22 weeks pregnant, worried for the life of my baby and my own life. I took an oath to serve as did MANY others and I want you to know that this isn’t easy for ANY of us.”—@lynzyandco
See @lynzyandco's full post here.
“I will not be receiving an email to work from home. As a Hospitalist, I am “essential staff” and will remain on the frontlines during this pandemic. I am blessed to practice medicine, but I don’t want anyone to be confused about my loyalties. As much as my heart is with my most vulnerable patients, my heart is with my loved ones at home who are just as vulnerable. That’s my home front.”—@fearlesslyoma
See @fearlesslyoma's full post here.
“Kids are much more aware of their surroundings that we sometimes give them credit for. Even if we are not talking out within earshot of them about our fears or concerns, they are able to observe our reactions and any changes in our overall demeanor. They are affected just as we are when situations such as this pandemic come into our world.
I am a firm believer in being open and honest communicators with children and speaking to them in a manner that will help them understand, be reassured and feel empowered.”—@pedsdoc_md
See @pedsdoc_md's full post here.
“Scenes like this make me realize how much I’ve taken for granted. The simplicity of going to the nearest store and buying anything I could possibly need is something I always thought I could count on.”–@mikemuellner
See @mikemuellner's post here.
How are you feeling? How's your hospital preparing? Are you still finding time to study for boards? Obviously this is affecting your lives—what's going on? How are you getting through it? Let us know in a direct message on Instagram and tag us in your #COVID-19 posts. We’ll be sharing more docs and healthcare workers who are inspiring us during the pandemic.