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On the Rehabilitative Medicine Show, Dr. Jonathan Whiteson discusses COVID-19 and COVID rehabilitation. He talks about the millions of people worldwide who have been infected and the millions who have survived but are experiencing long-haul symptoms. Dr. Whiteson is joined by physiatrists Dr. Benjamin Abramov, Dr. Monica Verdugo-Gutierrez, and Dr. Talia Fleming, who are all involved in the care and rehabilitation of long COVID patients. They discuss the role of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMNR) in managing post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC) and the importance of collaborative efforts in understanding and treating the condition. They also highlight the need for education and guidelines to help clinicians assess and manage long COVID patients. Dr. Whiteson interviews Shamir Smith, a long COVID patient and board member of BodyPolitik, a network of COVID-19 patients and chronic illness allies that works to break down barriers to patient-driven care. Smith shares her personal experience with long COVID and advocates for improved recognition and management of the condition. The segment emphasizes the importance of listening to the patient voice and treating the patient rather than relying solely on test results. The AAPMNR is collaborating with various national bodies and other medical specialties to develop guidelines and promote research in long COVID.

Keywords

COVID-19

long-haul symptoms

rehabilitation

post-acute sequelae

patient-driven care

collaborative efforts

research