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By Robert L. Moore, MD, MPH, MBA, Chief Medical Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.\u201d
\n–Brene Brown<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The physical separation forced on us by COVID-19 has led us to better value the connections we have with each other. Video connections can help (compared to email and phone calls) but nothing beats the in-person sighting of a friend or family member, even while wearing a mask.<\/p>\n

Not shaking hands or hugging can take a toll, though. Human touch between friends is associated with release of oxytocin, the hormone that stirs maternal and paternal bonding to children. In a sign of the times, blankets containing weighted glass beads<\/a> that mimic the effect of a hug have seen increases in sales<\/a> during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Seeing warm friendly smiles from co-workers and strangers is also a rare event.\u00a0 Seeing a smile triggers the brain\u2019s mirror neuron system, the physiologic foundation for empathy, a key component of successful clinical and professional interactions as well as a promoter of positive feelings.<\/p>\n

For health care professionals, the increased use of virtual patient visits, and virtual meetings with colleagues, can impact our professional satisfaction and identity. There are many ways to mitigate this:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use video instead of telephone for interactions where possible<\/li>\n
  2. Ensure video setups allow consistently good quality video and audio<\/li>\n
  3. Adjust content to allow more back and forth communication<\/li>\n
  4. Use expressive eye contact when interacting while wearing a mask or on a video call<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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