article_snippet: Based on what the hospital could learn from the Internet, on the first day the hospital cared for Mr. Duncan, the hospital put on a regular isolation gown covering the hospital front and back, double gloves, a surgical mask with plastic shield and double booties.
article_snippet: Importantly, the hospital's neck and hair remained exposed.
article_snippet: When the hospital mother learned her mother was treating Mr. Duncan, her mother tried to persuade her mother to call in sick or even quit, but Pham replied, "Mom, I can't abandon Mr. Duncan.
article_snippet: Mr. Duncan is my patient.
article_snippet: But more importantly, it will help uncover the truth of what happened, and educate all health care providers and administrators about ways to be better prepared for the next public health emergency.
article_snippet: I particularly want to express my continued sympathy to the family of Mr. Duncan, as it was my privilege to care for Mr. Duncan.
article_snippet: I also want to acknowledge my fellow nurses, and the many friends, family and strangers for family and strangers ongoing concern and support.