Resource: The Worst Patient – A Physician with COVID-19
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Synopsis: Physicians are accused of being the worst patients. This is a reflection of one surgeon’s battle with COVID-19, and the lessons learned from battling the virus, patient care, and being there for your family.
Comment: This physician started with an extreme state of denial. He almost died from COVID pneumonia. Interestingly, he received intravenous Remdesivir while taking oral hydroxychloroquine. He was discharged to home 11 days after being hospitalized. It eventually took him weeks to recover. However, during his initial denial he transmitted COVID-19 to his entire family. His story is honest, humble and exemplifies the fact that physicians are patients too. This is a must read for all of us.
