“I went for a blood test the other day and for the first time ever, not only did a healthcare provider see me masked and ask if I wanted them to mask in a way that showed empathy and that this wasn’t a big deal – they also then proceeded to inform me ‘just to let you know I have no cough or cold symptoms, or any COVID symptoms and I feel healthy today, in case that makes you feel more at ease too’
I take immunosuppressant medications that suppress my immune system, and I was a shielder in 2020.
I am so grateful that they felt able to share this information with me, it really did put me more at ease. Though the fact they kept their distance on seeing my mask then offered then masked themselves was more than enough!”
This is such a great example of how empathy and considering another’s perspective is also kindness – and kindness that makes a big difference!
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