Thread by @WesElyMD

1/ #COVID19’s “Long Loneliness” was exacerbated by our flawed decision to separate pts from family at just the time they needed each other most. @doctor_oxford has captured the sorrow & pleads for us to come to our senses.
 
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2/ @doctor_oxford ✍🏻: “NHS did its best, but too many were isolated when they needed connxn most, leaving a legacy of deep trauma.” No doubt we dropped them “into Hades.” It was done w benevolent intent but in fear. PPE works & we must adjust visitation humanely.

@A_MacLullich

3/ One daughter who lost her dad said, “Even when they told us they were going to withdraw Dad’s life support, no one from the hospital offered us the chance to come in or suggested a video call or a phone call.” This is flat out wrong at every level & we know it.
 
@RandAwdish

4/fin
Dr. Clarke @doctor_oxford concludes: “The next time our hospitals become overwhelmed, loved ones must be permitted the deathbed vigil. Never again, when people need to cling to each other most, can we allow an infectious disease to wrench them apart.”

@NHSuk @danielleofri