In Appreciation Of Doctors and Nurses
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
Atlanta, Georgia
May 8, 2020 6:26pm CST
Today we went to the doctors for my better half to see the nurse practitioner. We were checked at the door for a fever and answered questions about where we have been and if we were exposed to the virus. We had our masks on and so did the nurse. She asked questions about my better half's health and so on.
But while we were there she sneezed twice. She had on a mask but it still worries me a little. We went on to the lab to get his blood work and the place has a lot of people waiting. Chairs were marked where we should sit to keep our distance and we were there a short time.
I really feel bad for the doctors and nurses. They work long hours and with contagious people. It has to be hard for them to go home and be fearful for their own health and for their families. Doctors, nurses and grocery store workers deserve all the credit.We are thankful they stay on the job taking care of the rest of us.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
9 May 20
I just read here that a lot of doctors and nurses were infected in the Philippines. 
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
9 May 20
@RubyHawk They are all the time with infected people
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
11 May 20
@jobelbojel This is terrible. I cannot but think that there were not enough safety measures there as there are not enough safety measures for health workers in other parts of the planet.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
9 May 20
Yes they are. When I was a caregiver I watched out for sick people and kept them away from mine. I have not worn a mask at all.....
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
9 May 20
I wouldn't be worried about her sneezing. You were all wearing masks. So shouldn't be a problem.
Those are important people, nurses and doctors especially.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
9 May 20
@RubyHawk fingers crossed.
Cleaners are important too. Without them, we'd all be sick.
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@Deepizzaguy (122196)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 May 20
The work that doctors and nurses do to risk their lives to cure us of illnesses is priceless.
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@Deepizzaguy (122196)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 May 20
@RubyHawk One of my relatives who is employed as a medical technician agrees with you.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 May 20
@Deepizzaguy Our doctors are having to take a 20 percent reduction of their salary. I know it's true because my better halfs doctor told us so.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 May 20
If we could do something to help them out I'd be happy but all we can do right now is appreciate what they are doing. It's hard for me to imagine going to work and being fearful of bring a disease home to my children. They must have those feelings every time they go in to work.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 May 20
@Hannihar Every time we go by a hospital I see a big sign thanking our heroes. A few days ago Planes took off form Dobbins Air Force base to swoop down over all the hospitals in the vicinity. I thought that was a good way to show our appreciation.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
17 May 20
@RubyHawk
I cannot afford to donate money. I am waiting for things to come and give me more breathing room. I have to use the money for things and also make sure have enough for my cat and myself to live. I also appreciate all those that are on the front lines dealing with this and helping those that got infected. I bet they do have those feelings.
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@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
11 May 20
Yes i agree. My friend is a medical assistant as feels the stress from it.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 20
@LadyDuck I hope your brother will be okay. I have a nephew that's a doctor and he's working long hours. I also have a three nieces that are nurses. And so many people we've had die of the virus they haven't lost a patient. It's amazing. My nieces work in smaller hospitals but my nephew works at a large hospital. I feel sure he has seen many deaths.
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@mnglsp (3767)
• Philippines
9 May 20
A lot of nurses and doctors got infected here, and it saddened a lot of people because there are hard-headed people who still want to go out because they just want to hang out with their friends, while our doctors and nurses are risking their lives to help.
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