Dr Rónán Collins: Pandemic has not sapped health workers' acts of kindness

Bravery and selflessness are everywhere as health workers are under more pressure than ever before, but we need to think more about our attitude to mortality and medical treatment 

Extraordinary work is going on in all areas to keep crucial services afloat and support patient morale in the toughest of conditions. File photo

The last year has been a tough year in my life as a doctor. 

Would I say my toughest year? In some respects yes, but physically and emotionally probably not as tough as my years in training as a junior where shifts were longer and pay was poor with a dozen or two unpaid hours expected of you weekly.