A significant number of doctors and other healthcare workers have developed post-acute COVID, including a large number who developed it as a result of workplace exposure to COVID-19. This paper examines the impact post-acute COVID symptoms have had on the medical workforce, personally and professionally. It provides a unique and valuable insight into the experience of UK doctors suffering from post-acute COVID. It has been informed by a UK survey of over 600 doctors suffering from the continuing effects of an infection with COVID-19, as well as wider research of the issues. The survey was undertaken by the BMA in partnership with Long COVID Doctors for Action. This is the first comprehensive survey of doctors with post-acute COVID health complications. This paper should inform the support needed by current sufferers of postacute COVID in the NHS workforce, and help protect services and patients now and in the future.
Over-exposed and under-protected: the long-term impact of COVID-19 on doctors
Jan 16, 2023|British Medical Association
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