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This piece is shattering and relatable. My specialty places such a premium on appearing unflappable at all times: in the ER, being a “machine” is a compliment, having it all under control is a construct that falls apart in a situation like COVID. https://twitter.com/medpie1/status/1281897523276394496
Getting mental health care can be shameful and a career killer for a physician. That needs to change.
We also know that COVID has neuropsychiatric effects but do not acknowledge that in return to work criteria. That needs to change.
We also know that COVID has neuropsychiatric effects but do not acknowledge that in return to work criteria. That needs to change.
“3 days after last fever or respiratory symptoms +/- 2 negative tests” —-> coldly tosses out people who are not ready to go back to “regular” work* let alone some of the most challenging & grim situations we’ve ever faced
*n.b. even “regular” days in the ER can be harrowing
*n.b. even “regular” days in the ER can be harrowing
I think the “hero” rhetoric, as well intentioned as it was (seriously, we appreciated the compliment) also makes it harder to admit feelings of despair, defeat, and fatigue.
