A New Perspective on COVID-19 Risk Aware Conversations in Healthcare

Posted on by Grayson

Following my Cleveland Clinic journey, I sent a follow-up to the provider who ordered testing to talk more. She was not seeing the heart rate change that she expected with POTS. She was concerned, though, about the rise in my systolic BP during the test – especially since my seated BP is always fine.

So, I’ve scheduled a cardiology appointment more locally. Today, while filling out the pre-screening questionnaire, I was delighted to see the way this COVID-19 risk aware conversation was framed.

Importance of a Mask For an upcoming appointment with • It is very important that you wear a mask, especially since you are now in a healthcare environment. • Many of our patients here are at a higher risk for serious injury or death from infection than most people. • We do everything we can to keep everyone safe: you, our other patients, and everyone taking care of you. • What we DO know about COVID-19 is that wearing a mask helps you stay safe and helps prevent the spread of the disease to others, especially knowing that we have a number of people here who are at higher risk. • I am asking you to do something that I am also doing: wearing a mask. • By wearing a mask, I'm reducing the risk for you, too. • I ask that you do the same to keep me safer... and the other patients that we treat here. Thank you for your cooperation. *Indicates a required field. *Are you willing to wear a mask? Yes, willing to wear a hospital provided mask No, not able or willing

Why in the world is this the first time I’ve seen a good example of this conversation??

What about you – have you seen similar notices?

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