How Health Workers Are Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a 47-minute TED Talk featuring emergency physician Esther Choo as she discusses the unprecedented challenges health workers face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insights into the unique aspects of this public health crisis, including its impact on emergency rooms, the physical toll on healthcare professionals, and the critical role of ventilators. Learn about Choo's efforts to deploy mobile ICUs across the United States as hospitals reach capacity. Discover simple ways to support healthcare workers and understand the broader societal issues exacerbated by the pandemic, such as equity concerns, racism, and family violence. This virtual conversation, part of the TED Connects series, offers a comprehensive look at the healthcare response to the coronavirus outbreak and its far-reaching implications.
Syllabus
Intro
Oregon
First case in Oregon
Other states
Daytoday experiences
Emergency rooms
Physical toll
ventilators
how to help
emergency health centers
equity issues
Racism
Family violence
Conclusion
Taught by
TED
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