ICU Doctor Describes Work Protocol For Fighting Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to overwhelm hospitals around the world, the frontline workers are getting sick – and some are losing their lives -- to save others. While these men and women do their best to protect themselves, with a lack of supplies and test results that take days to be returned, the fight can be challenging.

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Dr. Daniela Lamas, a pulmonary and critical-care doctor, explains to Dr. Phil how the hospital where she works is trying to ensure the safety of their health care workers. And, does she think the medical system will be overwhelmed before the coronavirus curve is flattened out? Hear her thoughts in the video above.

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On Monday’s episode of Dr. Phil, also hear from a nurse in the labor ward, and how New York nurses are doing in the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States. Check here to see where you can watch.

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