Secret Doctor: Entitled patients, fatigued colleagues and inadequate services are all legacies of the covid pandemic

"Healthcare staff, once hailed as heroes during the early stages of the pandemic, now find themselves faced with waning gratitude - the burden placed upon our ailing health system has reached unprecedented levels"

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Finally, the veil of face masks has been lifted within the walls of hospitals, yet the lingering marks of the pandemic endure. The elderly population has borne the brunt of covid-19's devastating effects, the scars of which appear insurmountable. 

Withdrawal from social interactions has dealt a harsh blow to their cognition, resulting in a distressing surge of dementia and functional decline. Additionally, the dearth of exercise and physical activity has taken its toll on their overall wellbeing. Fear and anxiety, like an unyielding grip, have permeated every corner of our nation, seeping into hospitals and searing through the fabric of every home. What should have been a precious time for older individuals tragically became a period overshadowed by apprehension about their own health and uncertain futures.