Concerns about reporting COVID due to power dynamics
Some students are worried about reporting COVID-related symptoms because of the power dynamics between a student and supervisor and the connotations of taking time off.
Answer
There should be absolutely no negative consequence for you protecting your patients and reporting symptoms. If you have a concern about this, please talk to your clerkship director. If you are uncomfortable talking to your clerkship director talk to John Davis, Associate Dean for Curriculum or Lee Jones, Associate Dean for Students. Sometimes the faculty do not understand the difference between Occupational Health and Student Health requirements, and we can help you navigate this.
Updated Date
August 31, 2020
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