Frontline doctors and nurses sent in to #agedcare during the #coronavirus crisis speak out. #abc730 @kirstenrobb abc.net.au/news/2020-08-1…
“Recently I was holding a gentleman’s hand while his family were outside looking through the window. His daughter said thank you for holding his hand, and I said I’m so sorry that it’s me and not you.” - Clinical nurse consultant Deanne Lascelles #abc730
“I will sit on the bed, I will talk to my residents, I will hold their hand, pat their back. It’s tremendously difficult to do that emotionally through layers of PPE.” - Geriatrician Dr Jesse Zanker. #abc730
“The night has fallen and unfortunately, so has our faith in the world. It’s been a pretty rough night here … having had multiple palliative conversations and tearful nurses.” - Geriatrician Dr Jesse Zanker. #abc730
“Tonight I worked with three nurses who were all in tears at one stage or another, including myself, basically because they want to do more and can’t.” - Clinical nurse consultant Shane Durance #abc730
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