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1/ I initially hesitated sharing this video clip- its hard to watch & fear mongering is not my goal. This is reality.
But it brings up another point.
Many patients I've cared for have wanted to share their stories & warn the public
Hospitals v hesitant on this #covid19
1/ I initially hesitated sharing this video clip- its hard to watch & fear mongering is not my goal. This is reality.
But it brings up another point.
Many patients I've cared for have wanted to share their stories & warn the public
Hospitals v hesitant on this #covid19
https://twitter.com/AbraarKaran/status/1346356435169509376
2/ My own hospital among others was fined for TV filming in 2014/15 as a violation of HIPAA and patient privacy.
I get this is a major issue & the privacy of our patients is of utmost importance.
No argument there
modernhealthcare.com/article/201809…
I get this is a major issue & the privacy of our patients is of utmost importance.
No argument there
modernhealthcare.com/article/201809…
3/ With that being said, in parts of the country (not all), there are many who are not sure about the virus
The vehement #covid19 deniers are a minority (I think)
People on the fence about "is it really bad", or about day to day decisions on social gatherings etc is much larger
The vehement #covid19 deniers are a minority (I think)
People on the fence about "is it really bad", or about day to day decisions on social gatherings etc is much larger
4/ If people could see what was happening in hard hit parts of the country- if they could have seen NYC in April; or Texas in the fall; or LA County right now
We could possibly urgently get more buy-in to reduce mobility & change our national mentality on the epidemic #covid19
We could possibly urgently get more buy-in to reduce mobility & change our national mentality on the epidemic #covid19
5/ Need better systems that don't violate HIPAA; allow patients to speak & share
Benefits v costs
Benefits during a pandemic that has become this complicated socially and politically could be huge
Done carefully, costs to privacy etc can be minimized
#covid19
Benefits v costs
Benefits during a pandemic that has become this complicated socially and politically could be huge
Done carefully, costs to privacy etc can be minimized
#covid19
Cc @carlzimmer @NickKristof @ASlavitt @DrTomFrieden ⬆️ we need media systems that can leverage what is happening in hospitals to change public opinion while preserving patient privacy.
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