Most of health care is far too distracted by the global pandemic of COVID-19. These are difficult times, professionally and personally. Doctors are in the thick of this pandemic, fighting from the front and performing their duties untiringly. Separated from their families—children, spouses, aging parents—indefinitely, moving into separate quarters, so they don’t bring the contagion home.
Doctors are trying to brighten up others’ lights but “At times our own light goes out. Physicians experience the same human emotions and mental health issues that other folks do.”
On this Doctor’s Day, I wish to thank all of my physician colleagues for their commitment, their sacrifices, their risk, their resolve, and their unwavering, seemingly infinite reservoir of courage. I would also encourage all doctors to take care of themselves, and look out for each other and seek help when they need it. Happy Doctor’s Day!
