Well, my friends, I hate to say it, but I went and got COVID-19. I had both shots if the Moderna vaccine, I continue to wear my mask everywhere I go, I wash my hands frequently and use hand sanitizer, and I still got it. Take care out there, folks.
— James Flick (@JamesLFlick) July 4, 2021
Category Archives: Patient
Podcast – Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Home to Hospital to Home
If you are free on Friday, March 5th, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., (MT) why not join in the conversation about the home to hospital to home transition. What role can patients, family, and caregivers play in this transition?
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/patient-and-family-hospital-transition-guideline-orientation-tickets-140172582969?keep_tld=1
Get Involved
🚨🚨Our team is looking for former #ICU patients and family members to participate in virtual focus groups and interviews. We want to hear your thoughts on #tests and #treatments in the ICU. Email us at kkrewula at https://t.co/oQ82vO0fkK pic.twitter.com/LfSLiHDwbg
— Kirsten Fiest (@kmfiest) February 20, 2021
Participants Needed!
*Do you live in Alberta?
*Do you live with osteoarthritis?
If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, you may wish to check out this research project!
Gratitude Expressed
At this time of year, it is not uncommon to reflect on all that one has to be grateful for. Below, is an example of an individual who not only recognized what he was thankful for but made sure that the people involved knew.
""So very grateful for everything that you guys did, you never gave up on me.'" #COVID19 #publichealth #publicsafety #patientexperience #patientsafety #healthcareproviders https://t.co/Hd4ipLzS86
— Patients 4 Change (@Pts4Chg) December 30, 2020
Elderly and Frail Only?
ICUs where I work (Peel region) are 80% occupied by people with respiratory failure from COVID
— Brooks Fallis (@BrooksFallis) December 26, 2020
Most are 50 to early 70s & were perfectly healthy & living normal lives prior to getting COVID
If you think this disease only kills frail & elderly people you have not seen much COVID
A Must-read Twitter Thread
If you only have time to read one Twitter thread, here is one worth considering.
It’s me, the respiratory therapist and the bedside nurse gowning up together. Only 3 of us will do this to reduce the risk of exposure. Despite the layers of protective clothing between us she can see the concern in my eyes, and I see the fear in hers.
— Darren Markland (@drdagly) November 29, 2020
Impact of COVID-19
While it is true that COVID-19 is affecting patients and their families, it is also having a large impact on healthcare providers. This article clearly illustrates how healthcare workers are being impacted emotionally and mentally by the covid-19 pandemic.
Call for Participants
📣 Take part in a 20-minute survey about social robots – you can participate even if you have no experience with robots! 🤖
— Neuroethics Canada (@NeuroethicsUBC) November 11, 2020
To participate, visit: https://t.co/LYDlRwL1SN or email Dr. Jill Dosso at jill.dosso@ubc.ca pic.twitter.com/cYx7Gupdza
