SCCM Resource Library-The Need for Continued Compassion in Healthcare Beyond COVID-19

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The document highlights the crucial need for continued compassion in the healthcare industry, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Shahla Siddiqui emphasizes how the pandemic has exposed disparities in healthcare but also sparked a significant wave of empathy and compassion from and toward healthcare workers globally. This includes a renewed sense of appreciation for the sacrifices and bravery of healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, and therapists. The public's compassion extends beyond healthcare workers to patients and their families, reflecting a broader societal shift back to fundamental human instincts of empathy.<br /><br />Dr. Siddiqui refers to Dr. Stephen Trzeciak’s writings, particularly the book "Compassionomics," which advocates for the transformative power of compassion in medicine. The pandemic has seen individuals displaying kindness and support towards frontline and essential workers, restoring trust in healthcare providers. This resurgence of a compassionate bond in healthcare hearkens back to historical figures renowned for patient advocacy, such as William Osler and Florence Nightingale.<br /><br />Healthcare workers have demonstrated moral integrity by rising to the challenges posed by COVID-19, often risking their own safety to care for others. Dr. Siddiqui argues that this moral imperative, crucial during the pandemic, must be sustained in healthcare beyond this crisis. This shift towards compassionate care should guide future healthcare policies, research, and patient interactions.<br /><br />The author urges policymakers to recognize the importance of sustaining compassionate care within the healthcare system to prevent burnouts and revive the industry. Healthcare professionals, driven by their passion and integrity, should lead this transformation, ensuring compassionate practice becomes a cornerstone of healthcare delivery, ultimately benefiting humanity.

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Crisis Management, Professional Development and Education, Behavioral Health and Well Being, 2020, 0:02:04

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"This resource details how compassion in healthcare has changed with COVID-19.

This is a community developed COVID-19 microlearning resource."

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Content Type Article

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Area Behavioral Health and Well Being

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Nonmember

Membership Level Associate

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag COVID-19

Tag Professional Development

Tag Well Being

Year 2020

Keywords

compassion

healthcare

COVID-19

empathy

Dr. Shahla Siddiqui

Compassionomics

frontline workers

patient advocacy

moral integrity

healthcare policies

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