A new study just published in the JAMA Pediatrics publication indicates that over 80% of doctors admit to working while they were sick....and even contagious!
Most viruses are incredibly easy to transmit via air or hand contact. There was a recent instance in which an older man contracted measles simply by walking by a baby with the virus. Think about how easily a physician or other health care provider could transmit microbes simply by walking into the room or shaking hands.
These health care workers admit to knowing that they are working sick and could easily transmit their illness, but still work, anyway. Why? The lead study researcher says:
"There is something called cognitive dissonance, when you know something
but act contrary to it," said Starke. "The problem is, we have competing
interests. People in medicine have such dedication, devotion to their
patients and their colleagues."
The advice is to not take your children or yourselves to the doctor for minor symptoms and if you do see someone with the signs and symptoms of a contagious disease, ask them to leave the room.
Better advice might be to keep your immune system healthy and strong with the correct supplementation and diet and you won't have to worry about getting sicker as a result of a doctor's office visit!
Dr. Esther
drkollars@gmail.com
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