Can They See it in my Eyes?

Published

Specializes in Emergency Room.

I felt sad today.  We are having our second (or maybe third?) Wave in our hospital of Covid patients.  I used to spend more time in the room with them, talking, laughing, trying to encourage them. Today I felt myself wondering when or if myself or a co-worker would have to sit with them as they decide to switch to comfort cares, or sit with them when they die. Can they see it in my eyes?  I see their fear, and I hope that they don't see mine.  Is anyone else struggling with all this?  

1
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care.

Empathy and compassion is not a bad thing to display even if not meant to be on display.  Thank you for being human and I just want to acknowledge your sadness.  xoxox

4
Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.

I'm sad that they couldn't get the vaccine yet and now are sick...so close...but not close enough for thousands of people. 

2
Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment