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“The New Trend in Healthcare: Do-it-Yourself” by Betsy Morris
In the wake of the post-pandemic era which strained healthcare systems and made it nearly impossible to book a doctor’s appointment, patients are now providing themselves with care in the comfort of their home. One such patient is Elizabeth Ditty who narrates her struggle to get doctor’s attention when she felt lethargic and could not lose weight. This pushed her to order do-it-yourself medical kits to measure cholesterol and hormone levels and keep track of food sensitivities. The 39-year-old screenwriter, then used the results to add supplements, adjust diet, and eliminate eggs, a move that helped her lose weight and feel better.
Taking matters into her own hands, places Miss Ditty in the do-it-yourself movement that boomed during the pandemic as industry analysts and doctors point out. People were getting frustrated with the burdened system pushing them to turn to home kits, gadgets, monitors, and apps for tests and tasks that were previously carried out by trained medical professionals (Morris, 2). Consumers are conducting EKGs, monitoring own blood pressure, keeping track of their cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and pricking their fingers for blood tests conducted by doctors in hospitals. While the majority of the doctors are in support of consumers taking more responsibility of their healthcare, they warn that too much overdependence on DIY without guidance from an expert could cause major health problems. Despite these concerns, doctors are still recommending that patients take on some additional work citing worker burnouts and staff shortages that cause long wait times for doctor appointments.
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Morris, Betsy. “The New Trend in Healthcare: Do-It-Yourself.” WSJ, 11 Jan. 2022, www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-trend-in-healthcare-do-it-yourself-11641906002.
