Resuming elective surgical activity after the COVID-19 wave: what the patients need to know

Abstract As COVID-19 outbreak enters its second phase of lockdown ease, healthcare plans involve elective surgery re-establishment to provide essential life-saving care. Patients are increasingly requesting information about their facility's readiness for safely performing surgery. This informa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of surgery 2020-08, Vol.107 (9), p.e345-e346
Hauptverfasser:	Bellini, M I, Tortorici, F, Capogni, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Access to Information Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology Coronavirus Infections - prevention & control Correspondence COVID-19 Cross Infection - prevention & control Elective Surgical Procedures - methods Humans Italy - epidemiology Pandemics Pandemics - prevention & control Patient education Patient Education as Topic Patient Safety Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology Pneumonia, Viral - prevention & control Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract As COVID-19 outbreak enters its second phase of lockdown ease, healthcare plans involve elective surgery re-establishment to provide essential life-saving care. Patients are increasingly requesting information about their facility's readiness for safely performing surgery. This information should be open and transparent including patient's education with objective data regarding the state of the pandemic in the country and the control measures undertaken by the facility.
ISSN:	0007-1323 1365-2168
DOI:	10.1002/bjs.11802