Fabiano Di Marco
Professor at the University of Milan and head of the respiratory unit at the Papa Giovanni XXIII hospital in Bergamo, Italy. Shares his experiences treating COVID-19 patients during the pandemic's peak in Italy.
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Jul 14, 2020 • 24min
'It's Like a War.' Revisiting Dr. Fabiano Di Marco.
Dr. Fabiano Di Marco, a professor and head of the respiratory unit at Bergamo's Papa Giovanni XXIII hospital, shares his harrowing experiences from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. He discusses the overwhelming challenges faced by healthcare workers amidst the crisis, including emotional and ethical dilemmas in triaging patients. As he reflects on discharging his last coronavirus patient, Dr. Di Marco draws comparisons to the ongoing situation in the U.S., highlighting the lasting impact of the pandemic on healthcare systems and workers.
Mar 17, 2020 • 23min
‘It’s Like a War’
Dr. Fabiano Di Marco, a professor at the University of Milan and head of the respiratory unit at Papa Giovanni XXIII hospital, shares his harrowing experiences treating COVID-19 patients during its peak in Italy. He details the overwhelming pressure on healthcare systems as they faced a tsunami of infections. The ethical dilemmas of resource allocation and isolation of patients without family support are discussed, highlighting the emotional toll on healthcare workers. Di Marco emphasizes the urgent need for effective communication and preventive measures during such crises.
