The
Coronavirus has undoubtedly caused immense chaos and disrupted our lives in
mammoth ways. In fact, the latest addition to our lexicon "The New
Normal" has quickly become the anthem and an expectation of a specific way
of life after Corona.
Both
public and Superspecialty private healthcare facilities have been prompt in
arming their COVID warriors with PPE to fight the spread of the illness and
ensure the safety of their staff. However, there is another threat which has
taken a backseat. That threat is, everything else. So far, we've focused so
intently on fighting the Coronavirus, our gaze has shifted from the huge
clinical load that these hospitals have to deal with on a day to day basis.
Patients have been suffering for months and attempting to ride out this wave,
often delaying their treatment out of fear, which only induces worse
complications due to untimely delays.
As
the lockdown approaches its two month mark, patients who cannot delay their
treatment any further are finally seeking assistance. And that is great news.
However, a new villain has entered the mix. Not only are former COVID positive
patients being tormented by others in their community and being treated as
pariahs, helpful albeit ignorant relatives are often warning those seeking care
from approaching corona Hospitals.
Their
chants are as follows; "That Hospital has corona patients. Everyone is in
PPE. They all have Corona. If you get Corona, you will die."
Nothing
is further from the truth. The hospitals that are treating COVID patients
are the best equipped to prevent its spread and protect their patients.
Especially those patients that are coming in for a simple procedure. The fact of
the matter is that the virus is everywhere. The virus has been found in
all sorts of patients; from random snake bite victims to a 1 week old child who
was born in a "non-Corona" hospital (the mother tested
negative).
The
only hospital that is safe is one that is prepared to deal with anything. The
honest truth is that if your hospital is ill prepared to deal with the virus
and your doctor is telling you a hospital/nursing home is COVID free, either
they are uninformed, unaware or untruthful.
The
New Normal of Healthcare is simply this: Don't be an Ostrich. Please be aware
of the condition of the world and seek medical attention from those who have
accepted how the world will change. Seek out facilities that have equipped
themselves for this New Normal for there is where you will be the safest. Get
the care you need and do not delay medical treatment any further that you
already have.
Take
your medicines. See your doctor. Get medical assistance. Wear your mask. Don't
be stupid. Be safe.
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