Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer assessment in primary care: a qualitative study of GP views.

Stephanie ArcherNatalia CalanzaniStephanie HoneyMargaret JohnsonRichard NealSuzanne E ScottFiona Mary Walter

Published in: BJGP open (2021)

This study provides new evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on assessing symptomatic patients. Recommendations are made to inform safe and effective primary care clinical practice. Urgent action is needed to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensure appropriate symptomatic assessment now and in the future.

Keyphrases

primary care
clinical practice
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
general practice
squamous cell carcinoma
current status
patient reported