The latest episode of Long Covid, MD is a podcast share. Hear my story of developing long COVID, and the direction I think healthcare needs to go to effectively care for long COVID patients. I was interviewed by Dr Jean Storm, on her aptly named show Taking Healthcare By Storm, which is targeted to medical professionals interested in improving our system.
And that’s what I want you to know. Physicians, nurses, physical therapists – any and all healthcare providers – recognize that our system is not enough. They – actually, we – are sounding alarms, organizing, and collaborating with government agencies; we’re pushing hospital systems to prioritize high-quality and accessible patient care. A silver lining of experiencing long COVID for me* has been connecting with colleagues like Dr Storm who are at the forefront of this work. Dr Storm was a physician for nursing homes at the height of the pandemic, protecting an already-vulnerable patient population. Sadly, she witnessed tragedy after tragedy. Now she’s working to fix the systemic issues that makes long-term care residents so vulnerable. She recently shared her story on Long Covid, MD.
*(Nobody is required to find a silver lining in a time of hardship, and it’s not your job to find a reason to be ‘grateful’ for your suffering.)