Family of COVID-19 Doctor Calls for Change in Medical Culture
Dr. Lorna Breen ran the emergency department at New York – Presbyterian Allen Hospital during the height of the COVID crisis. (Credit New York – Presbyterian Allen Hospital)
The family of a Charlottesville woman is speaking out today about a tragic death and the need to change how we view our doctors and nurses.
They may be heroes, but they are also human.
Sandy Hausman reports on how the suicide of Doctor Lorna Breen could help other healthcare providers.
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