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How would doctors treat themselves if they got covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doctors wi COVID 19: We would treat ourself the same way we would treat our patients. If a doctor becomes significantly ill, it is time to get help.

Answered 5/3/2020

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