With the current situation we are facing, medics have to be covered in PPE (personal protective equipment) when dealing with patients. PPE is to protect them from contracting any viruses but it also makes their interactions with patients less “fun” so to speak. Patients cannot see a friendly smile to help reassure them that the medic is on their side. So they have come up with an idea to show their smiles to patients while still remaining protected. It is normal for patients to experience anxiety while isolated. Seeing a warm, friendly face of the person taking care of you can ease that anxiety. Here’s some pictures medics are sharing on twitter of their smiling faces attached to their PPE.