Massive impact of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on gastroenterology and hepatology departments and doctors in Spain.

Javier CrespoCarlos Fernández CarrilloPaula IruzubietaMarta Hernández-CondeLaura RasinesFrancisco JorqueraAgustín AlbillosRafael BañaresPedro MoraInmaculada Fernández VázquezManuel Hernández-GuerraJuan TurnesJose Luis Callejanull null

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare delivery has been massive. A wave of gastroenterology-related complications is expected because of resource diversion. Gastroenterologists have a high prevalence of infection, although they may have been infected during a first phase of lower awareness and protection. Regular SARS-CoV-2 screening, adequate protection, and quick reorganization of healthcare resources are still needed.

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