Society & Culture
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on every health system across the globe. Even countries with high-quality health systems have come under strain due to the virus being highly infectious and unpredictable. COVID-19 has highlighted the absolute importance and essential work of healthcare workers who are on the front lines of this global pandemic every day. While this episode may not delve into Policy as such, consulting and understanding frontline experiences is a very integral part of evidence-based policymaking. In this episode, Jarryd will be discussing with our guest about how the hospitals' tactical environment has had to change to deal with the presence of COVID-19 rapidly. Had training or prior learning even prepared them for such an event? How has the experience changed their outlook of the health service, and what could healthcare's future be in their eyes?