To listen and soothe – important GP roles during COVID crisis

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To listen and soothe – important GP roles during COVID crisis

Fiona

Cassie

fcassie@nzdoctor.co.nz

Tuesday 28 April 2020, 03:52 PM

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Soothing and listening to people can reduce the risk of acute stress disorders in situations like the COVID-19

Southern correspondent Fiona Cassie talks to Christchurch GP Jeremy Baker about helping patients with the emotional side of lockdown; and doing the same for yourselves

Listening, soothing and keeping a relationship with vulnerable patients struggling in the lockdown is an important role for GPs and nurses, believes C