Marching In
There is an organized line wrapping around the hospital and spilling into the sidewalk as we approach the start of our 07:00am shifts. We...
Stories shared by internal medicine physicians
at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
The world is changing and we are at the frontline of a generation-defining pandemic. New, uncomfortable emotions and experiences are surfacing. We want to create a space to reflect, share, remember, and - most importantly - validate whatever reactions we are having. This is uncharted territory; Every week may be different. It's important to document how our perception of the situation continues to evolve. Each patient experience will stay with us, and many ethical grey zones are yet to come. The more we pour into our work, the greater the divide between ourselves and friends and family at home in isolation. This platform will bridge the gap.
The call came a few days later. She asks me how I’m feeling. “Good, thanks for asking” I reply in my brightest voice. But as the words come out, I hear the tiniest bit of trepidation. She continues, “I’m glad you’re feeling well. I’m calling, however, to let you know that your send-out CoVID testing came back positive…” The facts of what happened made sense, but I start to question myself, wondering if my body betrayed me.
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michelle.silver@pennmedicine.upenn.edu | alexandra.linn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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