Question

7. What might be some of the care decisions that are made during the covid-19 pandemic?

8. How might moral distress become an issue during the covid-19 pandemic response?

Answer 1

7)Present the world is facing a very difficult situation i.e. COVID-19 which is pandemic. During these difficult times one must take some care decisions to avoid of being infected by covid.

1.First and foremost one should look after their physical and mental health. It not only helps you to be healthy but to fight against it very very easily if u get by chance.

2. Eat healthy and nutritious food which helps to boost your immune system

3.Limit alcohol consumption and avoid cold sugary drinks during these days.

4.Dont smoke as smoking is dangerous; it can also increase your risk of developing severe disease if you are infected

5. Exercise which is most important makes u fit and fight against diseases

6. Use mask and sanitizer; eat vit -c rich foods ; try to eat hot foods by avoiding cold foods as cool is an predisposing factor

8)with covid -19 patients who need care urgently and lack of resources lead to moral distress .

It is an big issue as it can have an significant impact at many levels on patients; physicians and staff . It is related to burnout ; compassion fatigue; depression;errors in patients care . IT CAN EFFECT A PHYSICIANS ABILITY TO ACT AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS.

Reasons for moral distress

1. Lack of ppe

2.contagion management and risk to families

3.Amplification of health in equities

4.social deprivation between doctors and patients

we can win over  moral distress by

developing a self care plan;

seeking support from people;

sharing our experiences which makes to get rid of stress.