COVID-19 is putting unprecedented pressures on medical professionals and health care systems. This Joule learning series provides expert support and guidance to help physicians and medical learners cope during the pandemic. Topics include virtual care, managing isolation and building resilience, maintaining performance in times of stress, staying healthy during difficult times, moral distress, grief and loss, and family.
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