Triaging algorithm for head & neck oncology follow-up patients in COVID-19 climate.

Singh, Mark; Ghaly, Ghaly; Mumtaz, Shadaab; Hughes, Ceri; Thomas, Steve

Singh, Mark; Ghaly, Ghaly; Mumtaz, Shadaab; Hughes, Ceri; Thomas, Steve.

Singh M; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.
Ghaly G; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK.
Mumtaz S; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Royal Free London Foundation Trust, London, UK. Electronic address: shadaab@me.com.
Hughes C; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.
Thomas S; Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.

Surgeon ; 19(1): 33-36, 2021 Feb.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1065609

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The current climate is one of uncertainty and immeasurable tragedy for people afflicted by the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection. As professionals, we have a duty of care towards all patients especially the vulnerable and those suffering with life-threatening illnesses such as oral cancer. We present a safe & objective triaging method for afflicted with this disease in the prevailing morbid situation.

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Algorithms; COVID-19/complications; Head and Neck Neoplasms/surgery; Infection Control/methods; Medical Oncology/methods; Triage/methods; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Pandemics; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; SARS-CoV-2

Keywords

Algorithm; COVID-19; Coronavirus; Oncology; Oral cancer; Recurrence; Risk assessment; Triaging

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Algorithms / Triage / Infection Control / COVID-19 / Head and Neck Neoplasms / Medical Oncology Type of study: Cohort study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Surgeon Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.surge.2020.06.001

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