Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Telehealth and Bunions: When to go to see your Podiatrist during the Coronavirus Pandemic



So we are knee deep into day 2 of seeing patients after getting back after our kids spring break.  It has been day two and it feels like, I don't know, maybe a month!!

 Goal #1:  Stay Out of the Hospital -  Day 2    I had to go to the Villages Hospital for emergent surgery. So we love what we do and love limb salvage and helping patients keep their toes, feet and legs.  It really is very gratifying to offer options for patients when others just offer below the knee amputation.  It was incredible to just call the hospital and be able to add a case whenever I wanted or was able to do so.   But it also was ominous,  the effect of the coronavirus on the medical community.

Goal #2: Keep non-emergent non-medically necessary patients out of the office- Day 2  We had at least 5 patients show up with non-emergent problems like bunions and hammertoes. 
So if you have a bunion or hammertoe, don't go see your podiatrist right now in the light of a pandemic aka the coronavirus.  Maybe do a Telehealth visit with your podiatrist if you are not sure after watching this. Yes it will suck for a doctor to tell you, buy bigger/wider shoes, but it could save someone else from getting sick!

Goal #3: Keep kids well stocked with supplies during the time of virtual learning- Day 2 The oldest child complains about not having "fancy mechanical pencils"  We have a box of a 150
pre-sharpened pencils available to the children.  Back in my day pre-sharpened pencils was a luxury!!

Goal #4 Forced Family Yard Time ( Like prison getting a little exercise) - Day 2 ended short when 8 year old fell off scooter and blamed Mother Nature for her pants getting wet.  Sprinkler was broken and she landed in the only puddle of water on the driveway.  

So we are all in this together! Stay safe, wash your hands, try to laugh when you can:)  

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