Neurologists and COVID-19
Renée A. Shellhaas
Abstract
Neurologists are used to uncertainty—diagnoses are frequently challenging, too often there are limited treatment options, and unpredictable prognoses are our bread and butter. When colleagues struggle to communicate bad news, they regularly turn to us. We practice staying steady and calm amidst our patients' fears, confusion, suffering, and anxiety. We listen, perform detailed examinations, and do our best to provide helpful insights. This emphasis on listening and thoughtful problem solving is the core of our art and should be front and center as we partner with colleagues to face an unprecedented set of challenges related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
ConfusionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Active listeningPandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)AnxietySet (abstract data type)PsychologyFace (sociological concept)MedicinePsychiatryDiseasePsychotherapistPsychoanalysisSociologyComputer scienceVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Programming languagePathologyOutbreakSocial scienceLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills