Reconnect

Many non-emergency hospital services and activities for patients were reduced or suspended during the epidemic and only resumed early this year when the COVID-19 situation eased. We take a close look at them in this edition of HASLink. While guided tours, balloon twisting, and haircuts might not be core medical services, they have vital roles to play in helping patients recover. Medical treatment is important but the mental and spiritual wellbeing of patients should never be neglected. The services and activities represent small but meaningful gestures of care and compassion and bring happiness to patients and their families. Moreover, they are therapeutic and connect us to patients on a human level.

Now the epidemic is over, it’s time for all of us to reconnect.