COVID-19: Emergency Medicine Physician Empowered to Shape Perspectives on This Public Health Crisis
Christopher Gaeta, Ryan Brennessel
Abstract
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) has sparked a remarkable public response in the United States. The following publication highlights the integral role that Emergency Medicine (EM) providers are afforded as a result of the public health circumstances. By embracing the unique outlet of direct patient coordination of care, EM providers can correct public misconceptions and promote more appropriate social distancing practices to the greater community.
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