Have you noticed that during Covid 19, we have begun to speak of our frontline health service workers as heroes? What is it to be a hero? Someone who selflessly sacrifices for others, who puts their health and wellbeing at risk for the greater good.

Without for a moment diminishing the incredible contribution of frontline health workers, I believe it is important to stop and think about the implications of this kind of thinking and the risk that this poses to not only to their health but to their families, patients and community at large.

We all like a good drama. How often have you seen the story play out where the hero rescues the victim from the persecutor? Superheros, fairy tales, romcoms, action movies, politics, clickbait and even the news are all presented in terms of drama.

At the core of drama is conflict. Creating a drama or conflict is great for gaining attention, but not so good for dealing effectively and respectfully with each other, and addressing resources and risks...