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Apr. 6th, 2020 10:11 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
becomingkate When I was in the hospital as a kid, the scariest thing to me was when I could not see the doctors' faces. They would wear this protective gear when I was wheeled into surgery and although I could see their sparkling eyes (you bet these people have to smile with their eyes, otherwise you'd never be able to tell and that is very scary), I could not tell what the rest of their face looked like. It makes people look alien and unfriendly, to only see a bit of their eyes. I mean, the eyes are probably the best part to see, since they convey feeling quite well. But still, not ideal.
So when I'd be back in my hospital room and the same doctors would come in without their masks, they were unrecognizable.
Doctors and other staff have had to wear these masks all day now. Not just in surgery, but even when coming to visit you in your room. And I imagine that is very scary, especially for the children who are in the hospital right now.
If you know someone who works in the hospital, maybe you can suggest to them that they wear a badge with a picture of themselves, or even pin a little mugshot of themselves to their shirt. It will really help not just children, but anyone who is anxious about being in the hospital at this time (which is pretty much anyone). Seeing a friendly face would really help. And tell them Tyra Banks was right, you need to smile with your eyes.
So when I'd be back in my hospital room and the same doctors would come in without their masks, they were unrecognizable.
Doctors and other staff have had to wear these masks all day now. Not just in surgery, but even when coming to visit you in your room. And I imagine that is very scary, especially for the children who are in the hospital right now.
If you know someone who works in the hospital, maybe you can suggest to them that they wear a badge with a picture of themselves, or even pin a little mugshot of themselves to their shirt. It will really help not just children, but anyone who is anxious about being in the hospital at this time (which is pretty much anyone). Seeing a friendly face would really help. And tell them Tyra Banks was right, you need to smile with your eyes.
