In this episode of Question the Answer,
Chrissy and Meghan discuss their frustrations with the healthcare process. They
question whether the healthcare system has always had these issues or if the
pandemic exacerbated existing problems. They highlight the current labor
shortage across various industries, including healthcare, which has led to a
decline in the quality of care. The hosts also discuss an article about a
nursing shortage and the rise of traveling nurses as a solution. Meghan tells a
personal story about her spinal fusion surgery during the pandemic, including
the problems she had with the MRI and the delays in her surgery. They also talk
about how well nursing homes took care of people during the pandemic. Overall,
the hosts explore the impact of staffing shortages on the healthcare industry
and the consequences for patient care. These and more topics will be tackled as
you listen to the episode!
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Our topics for today
01:51 - What happens in New Jersey?
03:42 - Staffing shortages are destroying
healthcare
04:02 - Nursing Shortage
13:01 - Lost Bag, Surgery, Solitude
18:24 - Meghan passed out after a surgery
20:53 - Show compassion to vulnerable individuals
22:29 - Transcending Short-staffing
24:11 - Chrissy’s Hospital Experience
28:36 - The long wait in the emergency room
38:48 - Healthcare's Business Over Patients
40:59 - Are nurses standing idle while patients suffer?
46:05 - Did the pandemic resurface hidden issues?
47:23 - Heartbreaking trauma caused by COVID
51:01 - Advocates in Healthcare Crisis
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