Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 22
Coronavirus Chronicles: Berks Responds
Inspired by the Generosity
and Resourcefulness
of Our Community
by Gregory T. Wilson, DO
Cardiology
W
hen looking back on the last several months of patient
care in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic, it
is easier to describe what hasn't changed than to list
the aspects of medical care that are now markedly different. As
a cardiologist at Reading Hospital, I have witnessed first-hand
the profound commitment to patient care demonstrated by all
members of the healthcare team. In addition, in order to reduce
the spread of infection by limiting direct patient contact, there
has been an unprecedented increase in use of technology such as
telemedicine and virtual visits when interacting with patients.
Without question, our daily language has also changed, now
including many terms that were foreign only several months
ago. Phrases such as, 'social distancing', 'sheltering-in-place', and
'flattening the curve' are now all-too familiar. Abbreviations like
'PPE' and 'N-95 masks' are now part of everyday vernacular. Also,
as my email "in-basket" will attest, there has been a system-wide
increase in communication, providing necessary updates regarding
personal protective equipment (PPE), new protocols, and status
updates. Needless to say, these elements are continuing each day
and will likely be necessary for the foreseeable future.
Overall, I am inspired by the generosity and resourcefulness
of our community. I have personally benefited from volunteers
using their industrious skills in making protective equipment
such as masks and face shields, donating staff lunches, and placing
inspirational signage throughout the community. There truly
is a sense of teamwork and community partnership that makes
navigating these challenging times rewarding. I want to extend a
heart-felt message of gratitude to all members of our community
for their support and encouragement.
22
|
www.berkscms.org
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 1
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 2
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 3
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 4
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 5
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 6
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 7
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 8
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 9
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 10
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 11
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 12
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 13
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 14
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 15
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 16
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 17
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 18
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 19
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 20
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 21
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 22
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 23
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 24
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 25
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 26
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 27
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 28
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 29
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 30
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 31
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 32
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 33
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 34
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 35
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 36
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 37
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 38
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 39
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 40
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 41
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 42
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 43
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 44
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 45
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 46
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 47
Berks County Medical Society Medical Record Summer 2020 - 48
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BCMS_MedicalRecord_Fall2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2020
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalSocietyHealthWellnessDirectory
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalRecord_Spring2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksMedicalRecord_Winter2019
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Fall2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2018
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Spring2018b
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Winter2017-18
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_Physician_Fall2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/BerksCountyMedicalSociety_MedicalRecord_Summer2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/BerksCountyMedicalSociety/MedicalRecordSpring2017
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com