The global crisis created by Covid-19 has highlighted both the critical importance of good healthcare and the problems faced by the industry itself.
Modern medicine has enabled scientists to sequence the coronavirus within weeks. In many countries, a combination of public safety measures helped to limit its transmission. The first effective vaccines were being deployed before the end of 2020.
But All Wasn?t Well On An Institutional Level.
Experts had predicted the pandemic years in advance, yet not enough people listened or took action to prevent it effectively.
The availability of vaccines gave rise to controversy regarding their distribution and who should get priority. Certain demographics seemed to be more susceptible. Meanwhile, studies revealed that care providers were being drained physically and emotionally by their role in this unprecedented crisis. The average person may not be able to do much about these healthcare challenges, but they provide a valuable lesson that?s becoming increasingly relevant in our lives.
The Burden Of Personal Care
On an individual level, the pandemic has given many of us hands-on experience as caregivers. Maybe you have a close friend or family member who was diagnosed with Covid-19. More likely, though, you?ve had to deal with health issues pertaining to the fallout from this crisis.
People have lost their jobs or struggled to adjust to working in a virtual environment. Staying at home often translates to more sedentary habits. The ...