Dr Alisha Khanna is a Student & Foundation Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. She is currently a F2 (Foundation) doctor working in London.
This interview took place on 21 October 2020.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:27 The effect of coronavirus pandemic on working hours and practices
01:31 Comments on availability of medicines, medical equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
03:19 Treating patients with other health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic
05:48 Thoughts on long-term effects of the coronavirus directly and indirectly on health and mental health
07:04 Long-term effects of the pandemic on the NHS
08:51 Government response to the pandemic
10:19 Public response to the pandemic
12:24 Personal experiences of family contracting coronavirus in India
14:45 Effect of the pandemic and lockdown on home-life routines
16:39 Wellbeing and mental health support given to medical professionals
19:05 Views on finding information surrounding the pandemic and the role of social media and the internet
20:36 Closing comments on some positive effects of the pandemic on work-life culture