Post-acute Sequelae of COVID - The Realm of Physiatry-Session Presentation

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Video Summary

Summary:<br /><br />The video transcript addresses the issue of healthcare disparities in the context of COVID-19 and long COVID. It emphasizes the unequal access to healthcare and outcomes experienced by marginalized communities, particularly Hispanic and Black populations. The importance of addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable healthcare for all patients is highlighted. The work of organizations such as the AAPM&R PASC Collaborative and the Patient-Led Research Collaborative in advocating for improved care and patient inclusion is mentioned. The transcript also discusses the importance of health equity and social determinants of health in understanding disease outcomes. It emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to listen to patients and provide appropriate care and treatment. The establishment of long COVID clinics and the use of tools like documentation templates and screening instruments are mentioned as ways to provide comprehensive care for individuals with long COVID. The transcript concludes by acknowledging the challenges in providing long COVID care and the necessity of continued research and advocacy for funding and support of clinical programs. Overall, the video addresses the impact of healthcare disparities on marginalized communities and calls for equitable healthcare and comprehensive care approaches for individuals with long COVID.

Keywords

healthcare disparities

COVID-19

long COVID

unequal access

marginalized communities

equitable healthcare

health equity

patient inclusion

comprehensive care

clinical programs

advocacy