Compassion Fatigue

Notes of gratitude as the year of living Covid-ly marches on

During SARS, I was frustrated with a patient who didn't tell the truth to the triage nurse at the door and endangered herself, myself and all those in the clinic at that time. I tried to understand her fears and even kept in touch with her for the next few weeks to make sure she got better.

A pharmacist makes a call and helps change a life.

She was being followed yearly by some of the more famous specialists in the city and was on a first name basis with them. I asked what she did and she humbly told me some very general descriptions.

Wednesday morning, Dr. Vera Etches, tweeted about arriving at Ottawa City Hall without a skirt underneath her raincoat.