Bridging the COVID-19 health recommendations divide

"Misinformation about COVID-19, if propagated, can be deadly. The stakes are high. Physicians need to have a voice in this discussion and work towards impacting policy in a positive way. Physician-led groups such as IMPACT aim to advocate for evidence-based solutions for the protection of communities and serve an advisory role to those in charge of public policies. As physicians, our primary purpose is the well-being of our patients. We owe it to them to share not only information about sinus infections and sore throat, but how to protect themselves from COVID-19. We must share what we know. We can and should begin to reintegrate into society, but as physicians, our responsibility to the community is to educate and protect. We should not shy away from sharing our expertise with others. This may include uncomfortable conversations with friends and family whose views differ from our own, but if we come from a place of respect and understanding, we can and will get through this together." Inna Husain is an otolaryngologist. She shares her story and discusses the KevinMD article that she co-wrote, "Physicians' role in bridging the COVID-19 health recommendations divide." (https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/07/physicians-role-in-bridging-the-covid-19-health-recommendations-divide.html)