COVID-19 Coronavirus and Lung Health: What can you do?

Thank you for your reply. I will let you know how it all turns out. Would cancel if it wasn't so important. The CT. has been niggling at the back of my mind for a long while. As it is with you, in the last two weeks it is much more front an center.

DOn't know if your grocery stores deliver, but where I live they do. Started having my stuff delivered and recently instead of dealing with the person delivering, I ask the person to place my groceries outside the front door. That is one less step in the possibility of catching something. After bringing in the bags, I wash my hands, after putting up the groceries I wash my hands. Hope this helps and hope you have grocery delivery.

Were I in your place Iw oud do exactly what you are doing.. Stay safe and well.

Glad you are staying safe. The woman I mentioned in an earlier post had been released from quarantine here and went to a mall where she ate at the food court, hopped at several different stores, and came and went on a public bus. The mall was closed and sanitized for two days. I would hate to be one of the people trying to track down all of the people with whom she was in contact. I am learning a lot on this site about staying safe. There is certainly a lot of good advice here. To all don't forget to set your clock back an hour.

Hope this question is appropriate for this group. I am a psychologist in private practice and part of my practice involves disability applicants and in many cases, these individuals have a multitude of health issues as well as psychological issues. Sometimes patients also don't want to disclose if they are physically ill because they want to complete their appointments. I am 72 years old, only in office two days weekly. Am trying to figure out how much risk I will be in to continue seeing claimants. I also don't want to fully retire yet but want to be safe. I have controlled hypertension and had knee replacement last year, but no other chronic health issues. I have hand sanitizer, nitrile gloves but don't know if I need to wear them, I don't have masks and cannot find any. I have Clorox cleaning supplies for surfaces and of course will wash hands religiously. I will be speaking with my primary care provider next week. If anyone has any thoughts, I would like to hear them. Thank you.

Set clocks ahead, not back! We’re losing an hour

I too was told to wear a mask in public not just for this but all virus particularly during flu season and the typical Mask you see at Mayo Clinic was the recommended type

Yes my wife also shops off peak hours she likes real early in the morning like 5 am. Plus in Arizona in the summer its cooler also

I remember a saying when i lived in a daylight savings state spring ahead fall back. Easy way to remember

I am around your age and a retired Licensed psychotherapist who is considering returning to practice part-time. So, Have been thinking of your question and were I you, I would see your patients with the precautions you have mentioned above. I don't think I'd wear gloves but definitely would avoid hugs, or handshakes with them. I would explain why so as not to hurt their feelings. I'd use hand sanitizer after each appointment and spray the room with a disinfectant like Lysol room spray. Also, I'd wipe down surfaces that have come in contact with your patients--couch, chairs, tabletops, and doorknobs. If the use your bathroom I'd wipe that down as well. I found maks through Amazon, but don't know if they are still available. We who are not ill are advised by the CDC to not wear masks. If you are still uncomfortable you could do phone appointments, or skype with your patients. However, I would still see them as your practice is small and you know your patients. You could advise them to be open with you about ANY illness they have and hopefully, they would be truthful with you. Also, sit a decent distance from each patient. You are doing a great job in working with those who are disabled. The good lord knows they have emotional issues as well. I was the mother of a child with disabilities who was greatly helped by a mental health professional through the years she was alive. Whatever you decide I"m wishing you the best.