Dr. William Lapidus P '12, '13, '21
Q: What challenges have you faced working during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: As an Infectious Diseases physician practicing at both Grandview and Brookwood Medical Centers, I have been quite involved in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to multiple various aspects of the COVID pandemic. I have worked closely with hospital administrators, physician colleagues, nursing staff, Infection Control and Employee Health personnel, and pharmacy in developing guidelines related to the use of personal protective equipment, management of exposed and infected healthcare workers, and treatment of COVID. I have also fielded calls from many individuals seeking advice related to their personal activity/experience, and from institutions seeking advice regarding their operations/activities during these challenging times.
Q: How has your work changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: My time has been quite consumed by meetings, phone calls, e-mails, etc., related to the aforementioned items - added to my already hectic schedule, taking care of all (other) patients.
Q: What successes have you celebrated during the coronavirus pandemic?
A: Seeing the fruits of our labor implemented, managing/maneuvering the pandemic at our facilities as best we can.
Q: What has been your most challenging moment working in healthcare?
A: Caring for extremely ill, complicated, compromised patients with poor prognosis, whose management may he ultimately futile, but whose family may have unrealistic expectations.
Q: What has been your proudest moment working in healthcare?
A: Certainly, those moments when a patient’s condition is improving, when he/she is finally up and ambulating - or going home - after a significant, protracted illness. There’s no better medicine for this doctor than a patient’s smile, or a hug (the latter I must regrettably do without during these COVID times!).
Q: When and how did you decide to pursue a career in healthcare?
A: Age four, as a sickly child cared for so well by my amazing doctors. I knew then that I one day wanted to help people like they helped me.
Q: What advice would you give Springs students who want to pursue a career in healthcare?
A: DO IT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS! It’s all about the patient, not fame or fortune or status.
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A: As an Infectious Diseases physician practicing at both Grandview and Brookwood Medical Centers, I have been quite involved in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to multiple various aspects of the COVID pandemic. I have worked closely with hospital administrators, physician colleagues, nursing staff, Infection Control and Employee Health personnel, and pharmacy in developing guidelines related to the use of personal protective equipment, management of exposed and infected healthcare workers, and treatment of COVID. I have also fielded calls from many individuals seeking advice related to their personal activity/experience, and from institutions seeking advice regarding their operations/activities during these challenging times.
Q: How has your work changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: My time has been quite consumed by meetings, phone calls, e-mails, etc., related to the aforementioned items - added to my already hectic schedule, taking care of all (other) patients.
Q: What successes have you celebrated during the coronavirus pandemic?
A: Seeing the fruits of our labor implemented, managing/maneuvering the pandemic at our facilities as best we can.
Q: What has been your most challenging moment working in healthcare?
A: Caring for extremely ill, complicated, compromised patients with poor prognosis, whose management may he ultimately futile, but whose family may have unrealistic expectations.
Q: What has been your proudest moment working in healthcare?
A: Certainly, those moments when a patient’s condition is improving, when he/she is finally up and ambulating - or going home - after a significant, protracted illness. There’s no better medicine for this doctor than a patient’s smile, or a hug (the latter I must regrettably do without during these COVID times!).
Q: When and how did you decide to pursue a career in healthcare?
A: Age four, as a sickly child cared for so well by my amazing doctors. I knew then that I one day wanted to help people like they helped me.
Q: What advice would you give Springs students who want to pursue a career in healthcare?
A: DO IT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS! It’s all about the patient, not fame or fortune or status.
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