Love this idea: Medics tape photos of themselves smiling on their PPE so patients can see a reassuring & friendly face. Human connection + compassion creatively maintained #covid19 https://bit.ly/3b7ELWc 

Derek is a registered nurse who lives in California and also pursues acting on the side in normal times. Hence the gorgeous headshot. He took the photo I've shared of him and his fellow nurses. True Heros! @AchillesLastWar

Here's @joevaron, Chief of Medicine #UMMC “Make them smile. Make your patients #smile. they’re going through hell right now. They think they are going to die and many of them may die, so at least be humane, be #compassionate.”

Robertino, respiratory therapist @ScrippsHealth says "A reassuring smile makes a big difference to a scared patient." He inspired Derek, a nurse in Pasadena who works with dialysis patients, and other medical heroes to do the same. #compassion #connection https://bit.ly/3b08PTH 

Smiles are universally calming and reaffirm the human connection — here are some Israeli doctors with pictures of themselves on their protective suits to make the patients feel less stressed. #COVIDー19