A Selfless Medical Hero
Liberia's top doctor quarantines herself to set an example in her Ebola-ridden country
October 02, 2014
Authorities in West Africa are urging everyone who has been in contact with an Ebola victim to remain isolated for 21 days — that's how long it takes for symptoms of the disease to present themselves. But remaining under quarantine is difficult, and not everyone is following the order.
That's partly why Liberia's chief medical officer, Dr. Berenice Dahn, has quarantined herself in her own home in a very high profile way. "It's necessary that I set the example, so that when we tell others to do it, they take us seriously," Dahn says. She's also asked her entire office to follow suit.
Dahn began the quarantine after one of her assistants at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare died of Ebola. Now she's one week into a 21-day monitoring period, and she admits it isn't easy.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-10-02/liberias-top-doctor-quarantines-herself-set-example-her-ebola-ridden-country
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Bravo to Dr. Berenice Dahn. 
She knows the science. She understands civil rights. And most importantly she recognizes that she exists within a society. She is modeling very good behavior within the context of the situation.
It IS difficult to exercise will and self-control - two hallmarks of adult maturity. And yet she recognizes that the good that will come from her actions out-weighs the inconvenience and minor discomfort it will cause her for only a short time.
I truly hope she makes it through the quarantine safely. 
Certainly, no Kaci Hickox type hero!
