Medical Topics from Dr. Patrick O’Connell
Dr. O’Connell Discusses Antibody Testing on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio
Dr. O'Connell Explains Antibody Testing on the radio show Faith Works Catholic 540 AM Radio In this interview that aired April 17, 2020, Ellen speaks with Dr. O’Connell about antibody testing that is starting to become available and how this antibody testing can be used in the response to coronavirus. He also discusses asymptomatic infection and talks briefly about the unintended harms that come from fear and the societal response to coronavirus. Ellen’s [...]
Dr. O’Connell Explains Covid-19 and Answers Listener Questions on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio
Dr. O'Connell Explains Covid-19 and Answers Listener Questions on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio Ellen’s intro to the show: “Faith Works highlights individuals that put their faith in to action every day. Amazing people who have an interesting and sometimes overlooked impact on our Catholic faith. We share their stories” Catholic 540 AM - https://catholic540am.org Divine Mercy Radio - station covers over 90% of the parishes in central and eastern NC. [...]
How Sentinel is Protecting Our Patients
How Sentinel is Protecting Our Patients Here are the steps we are taking during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. O'Connell in his protective mask and goggles. When you call to make an appointment or if you have a previously scheduled appointment, we will ask you: What symptoms are you experiencing Have you taken your temperature and what is it Have you been exposed to COVID-19 Based on your responses, we will determine [...]
How to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus
Flattening the Curve: Trying to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus North Carolina's schools are closed; the stock market is a roller coaster; NC's governor has banned gatherings over 50. Society seems upside down, and it has an unnerving feel, so the question is: how does this make sense? How does all this Herculean effort help? Separate from debates over how intensive the isolation efforts should be, the rationale for these efforts turns out to [...]
Coronavirus COVID-19 Questions & Answers
Coronavirus COVID-19 Takeover It feels like coronavirus is taking over every aspect of our lives-- travel disruption, the stock market roller coaster, now even the ACC basketball tournament has been canceled! Amidst the upheaval, information can be useful and reassuring, so let me update my practical points from my email last week. 1. What to do if you get sick with a bad “cold”? Two weeks ago the question would have been flu or [...]