A mounting casualty of coronavirus crisis: Health care jobs

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Source: Associated Press

"Tens of thousands of medical workers across the United States are suddenly out of work as operating rooms and doctor's offices go dark, casualties of urgent calls to prioritize coronavirus patients at overwhelmed hospitals and of the economic waves the crisis is churning.

Even as hospitals scrounge for professionals from the industry to treat the burgeoning numbers of people with COVID-19, others are on the sidelines as elective procedures, diagnostics and appointments are canceled or postponed.

For instance, many nurse anesthetists in Pennsylvania have been laid off, even though they are particularly critical to the coronavirus response because they can help intubate patients and manage them on ventilators."

Read more: https://wgme.com/news/coronavirus/a-mounting-casualty-of-coronavirus-crisis-health-care-jobs

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This is not good.

[bluedye33139]

1. I work as a psychotherapist, and it's been brutal.

We switched to teleconferencing for all sessions, but the no-show rate is now almost 50%. People have technical difficulties, they forget what day it is because we're on this weird pandemic time frame, and they have more pressing things to do because they're in their homes with children and families.

I'm looking into volunteering through the State department of health to do teleconferencing psychotherapy with shut-ins. But it is not easy.

So many people have it worse than me, and I still do have clients. But I wish things were different. Oh my goodness, I can't wait for America to heal.

[stillcool]

2. I have one of those coming up..

and am not looking forward to it. I don't do well on the phone....but, reading your post makes me feel better about keeping the appointment.

[bluedye33139]

3. Teleconferencing is especially awkward if you're used to face-to-face sessions.

people talk about the switch to teleconferencing like it's simple, but it does cause a great deal of anxiety and discomfort for most people. It's a completely different way of relating.

[stillcool]

5. yeah...I don't know why...

but I get jammed up on the phone....almost like there's a safety feature, an extra editing stage between my brain and my mouth.

[TexasBushwhacker]

4. Yeah, I have a friend from high school that.is an abdominal surgeon

He does bariatric surgeries, gall bladder removals, etc. He even operated on Barbara Bush's ulcer. His surgeries are considered elective, so right now he's out of business. He's raising money to feed the medical workers hardest hit with COVID-19 cases by buying meals prepared by privately owned restaurants, which are also suffering. So far he's raised almost $30K! It's a win-win!

[RobinA]

6. Not That This

is in any way a good thing, but won’t these jobs be back once the epidemic passes?

[joanbarnes]

7. This is me....planned to help with census temporarily, now that is postponed.......

[IronLionZion]

8. It varies by specialty and location

as COVID cases increase in some areas, many nurse anesthetists and similar folks who can help will be called back in a big way.

This is temporary. Dental offices especially are shut down due the risk of catching COVID from patients. There will be pent up demand for all sorts of health services once quarantine is over and offices reopen.

[Trueblue Texan]

9. occupational therapy visits are way off right now.

[Omaha Steve]

10. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

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