I wouldn't have known about it if I didn't check my local news fb page just a moment ago
It works pretty good for basic things. For example, I get ingrown toenails fairly easily. I already know the signs of when I need antibiotics versus self care. The teledoctor system connects me with a doctor, I send a photo, explain that I have a history and know it's at that point. The doctor reviews my history and photo: agrees or disagrees. If they agree, I get a prescription sent to the local pharmacy (note we are talking every 3-4 years it gets to that point, not antibiotic crazy over here) and a note that if it gets worse to see an in person doctor. If they disagree, they recommend I visit my local urgent care or call my PCP for an in person evaluation. It takes 10 minutes and I am not exposed to people with potentially contagious issues or taking up time in an office for something I already know the outcome for.I deal well with isolation as I grew up an only child and have been stuck at home for the past 9 years, but I still do not understand how a doctor can properly diagnose you over a computerized device. I understand the importance now but I will always be more in favor of a doctor physically looking at me then using some kind of contraption that can crash at any time (like all my devices do). Maybe I'm just a technophobe and use it as a necessary evil (making money). And just so most know I totally despise AIs, like Alexa and Siri
There is no evidence that this is the case with COVID-19. This is based on a hypothesis that hasn't really been proven for any virus, much less this new one.It was announced that new information has come out to those who may be infected with covid19, and are treating and self-isolating at home. A doctor was being interviewed and he mentioned that for those who wish to treat their aches and pains and fever, it is highly recommended to use acetaminophen products (like tylenol), and not to use ibuprofen products (like advil). I honestly only caught part of it but something to the effect that ibuprofen does something or changes how your body can effectively fight off the infection.
It was in interview on TV but I found this article relating to it.
Anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen COVID-19 symptoms, France warns
Or in my situation, no medication at all unless homeopathic as I'm allergic to all kinds of meds. Imagine suffering for a month with a fracture and not able to take pain meds. I can only imagine how horrible it would be for me to get this since meds will trigger my medical problems.There is no evidence that this is the case with COVID-19. This is based on a hypothesis that hasn't really been proven for any virus, much less this new one.
It's really important that people talk to their doctors individually about what medications are safest for them. It's true that tylenol generally has fewer harmful side effects than NSAIDS, but there are also situations where tylenol might not be a good idea, so everyone's risk factors need to be assessed individually.
Government officials and journalists need to get better about not distorting information that scientists give them. If you want the best information about this crisis, please look at direct quotes from epidemiologists and virologists. Lots of them are very diligent about comminicating on Twitter right now. Sometimes the most accurate answer is, unfortunately, "we don't know yet," and as scary as that is, it can be much more harmful to make inaccurate guesses.
Wow. This entire situation has shown me the true ugliness in mankind. People are so selfish and self absorbed. i get that everyone is worrying about themselves and their loved ones, but the extremes people go to. Hoarding everything for themselves. Not caring if they spread the virus.A Kentucky coronavirus patient refused to quarantine, so police are surrounding his house to force him to
Here it comes.
A Kentucky novel coronavirus patient checked himself out of the hospital against medical advice. So to prevent him from spreading the virus, officials are surrounding his house to keep him there.
The 53-year-old man in Nelson County refused to quarantine himself after testing positive for Covid-19, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Nelson County officials "forced an isolation" on the man, one of the first 20 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the state.
"It's a step I hoped that I'd never have to take," Beshear said in a conference on Saturday. "But I can't allow one person who we know has this virus to refuse to protect their neighbors."
Beshear didn't share then how the government had forced the unnamed man to stay in his home.