Even under normal circumstances, a visit to the doctor’s office or stay in the hospital can be a nerve-racking and anxiety-producing experience. Receiving medical treatment in the age of coronavirus, when healthcare workers are wearing personal protection equipment (PPE): medical gowns, medical gloves, N95 respirators, face shields, can be unsettling.

A San Diego respiratory therapist found a creative solution to this problem by wearing a giant, laminated picture of himself smiling. “A reassuring smile makes a big different to a scared patient,” he said.

And the best news…the trend caught on to other health care providers who want to help their patients feel more comfortable during an uncomfortable situation.

Creative ideas and kindness go a long way! Read the full story here: https://www.insider.com/coronavirus-doctors-photos-over-protective-gear-2020-4