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re: Medical practice layoffs projected to reach 36 percent in May
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:39 am to Darth_Vader
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:39 am to Darth_Vader
So, fair to say the medical industry is underwhelmed by COVID19?
Well, then, that was unexpected.
Well, then, that was unexpected.
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Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:39 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Guess they should have chosen a different industry
Need further context: is this comment a jab at those saying something similar about folks in O&G in other threads?
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:39 am to baldona
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Let’s not act like the Media and social media hasn’t done anything either.
Who do you think whipped up the Karens in to a frenzy to force the government to issue such guidance?
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:41 am to Scruffy
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Shutting down clinics was such an asinine thing to do.
Where did clinics get shut down? Mine is still operating, albeit at a much lower capacity.
Also the elective cases thing has been killing my partners but I think they made that ruling to preserve PPE. I wonder if it would be possible to look at regional PPE stocks and allow elective surgeries to resume based on those factors.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:43 am to Darth_Vader
Karen told me everyone can just work from home
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:44 am to Klark Kent
its open ended. its how i roll
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:45 am to cwil177
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Where did clinics get shut down? Mine is still operating, albeit at a much lower capacity.
Also the elective cases thing has been killing my partners but I think they made that ruling to preserve PPE. I wonder if it would be possible to look at regional PPE stocks and allow elective surgeries to resume based on those factors.
Yeah, only dentists had to close. For us, low volumes were initially because we had to call people and cancel. In the past few weeks it's just been people not wanting to come in.
In our facility PPE is not a concern, and covid numbers have continued to fall. We are hoping they open surgery back up and let us start seeing non emergent stuff in clinic come May 1st.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:48 am to cwil177
Should I make an appointment for my dad soon for his PCP? A tele med appointment isn't gonna work for my dad. I'm sure the PCP wants an accurate BP and to actually listen to my dad's heart/lungs as well as palpate for edema in his extremities. He is 71 and on a bunch of meds for HTN, thyroid issues, kidney issues, mental issues, etc, etc.
I always have to take him and go with him cause he quit driving completely (due to his mental health issues) and because he is a horrible historian and won't tell the doctors how he really feels at times. So one reason I cancelled was so he didn't have to get out when he doesn't need to and so he doesn't have to have contact with me right now (and me risk getting him sick).
His appt was supposed to be March 26
I always have to take him and go with him cause he quit driving completely (due to his mental health issues) and because he is a horrible historian and won't tell the doctors how he really feels at times. So one reason I cancelled was so he didn't have to get out when he doesn't need to and so he doesn't have to have contact with me right now (and me risk getting him sick).
His appt was supposed to be March 26
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:49 am to lsunurse
Can your dad go in and get his labs, otherwise I would say no.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:51 am to cwil177
He has to get his labs like a week prior to his appt at Labcorp.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:52 am to GEAUXT
Wife's practice was running at about 10-30% of normal patient-load the first 4 weeks of this mess. About 50% last week and currently have 70% scheduled for this week.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 8:58 am to Nado Jenkins83
I’m going to assume based on your post history my assumption is correct. 
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:01 am to Klark Kent
look i don't want anyone to get laid off. that means it was out of their control. i would have fired anyone making tik tok videos though. there is always something to do in my line of work. if you have free time you should check your work again.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:02 am to Klark Kent
Is this where I tell a Dr. to learn to code? 
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:04 am to Darth_Vader
i have a friend who's wife is a pediatric dentist. their practice basically layed off their entire staff and she is only doing emergency procedures here and there....
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:13 am to Darth_Vader
Wait wait wait...I member what the proggies told miners and oilfield workers...
“Learn to code”, right?
ETA: I don’t agree with them and regret anyone losing their job, especially healthcare workers
“Learn to code”, right?
ETA: I don’t agree with them and regret anyone losing their job, especially healthcare workers
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:20 am to cwil177
I keep going back and forth on it. I am being forced to take off 2 weeks of PTO in May. Was considering scheduling his appointment then.
I think I’ll just wait. Trying to remind myself it is only a routine visit and that he isn’t having any urgent issues at the moment.
I think I’ll just wait. Trying to remind myself it is only a routine visit and that he isn’t having any urgent issues at the moment.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:25 am to Tiguar
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The “no elective procedures” thing has zero justification now that hospitals and vents aren’t anywhere near being overwhelmed
This.
Thankfully Phase 1 includes re-opening outpatient elective surgeries.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:29 am to Nado Jenkins83
couldn't agree more.
we are just now seeing the absolute devastation COVID-19 will cause on our economy.
we are just now seeing the absolute devastation COVID-19 will cause on our economy.
Posted on 4/20/20 at 9:31 am to Klark Kent
i don't think we are halfway to bottom. hopefully i am being pessimistic
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