Patients Missing, Avoiding Routine Care in Response to Pandemic
More than 10% of survey repondents with chronic illness (eg, asthma, diabetes), would avoid seeking needed care because of fears related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Impressions & Misconceptions in the US and UK
One-quarter of US and UK adults indicated a package from China may transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Click through more perceptions, true and false, from a recent survey.
9 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2020
A first-in-class saliva test for COVID-19 detection, the first oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies, and 7 more new drugs PCPs should know about.
Debunking COVID-19 Myths
Fact or fiction? Exposure to the sun can prevent COVID-19. Plus 8 more Q&A’s from the WHO in part 2 of our COVID-19 myth-busting series.
Return to Work Criteria for HCP After COVID-19
CDC return-to-work criteria for healthcare workers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 are publisehd to guide administrative decision making.
When No Facemasks are Available: CDC Options
When the face masks are gone, how does care for COVID-19 patients continue? The CDC provides 6 work-arounds to protect HCP.
US Physicians' Views on the COVID-19 Response
A recent survey found US physicians have significant concerns about clinic precautions, government response, and testing availability.
Exposed but Asymptomatic: CDC Guidance on Work Safety
New CDC interim guidance for essential workers exposed to COVID-19 outlines precautions for employee and employer.
Called from Primary Care to the ICU? 12 Questions You Need to Ask
In response to COVID-19-related staff shortages, ambulatory physicians may be asked to move to emergency or inpatient care. The AAFP offers a guide to make sure you are protected.
States Best & Least Prepared to Manage COVID-19
A state's preparedness to manage the COVID-19 shock to its health system might be assessed by looking at its foundational health care resources.
Strategies for Optimizing Isolation Gown Supply: Contingency & Crisis
Supplies of isolation gowns for healthcare providers caring for patients with COVID-19 are so low that CDC recommends re-use of single-use gowns.
10 Companies Retool to Support Health Care Workers: COVID-19 Crisis
Ford, Anheuser-Busch, Ralph Lauren, and 7 more companies shift gears to create protective gear, sanitizer, and more to help the frontline workers of the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19: China's Experience with Signs, Symptoms, & Severity
The statistics on COVID-19 signs, symptoms, progression, and spread in China put the world on notice.
A Diabetes Emergency Plan: 8 Tips to Help Patients Stay Prepared
For your diabetes patients at home or soon to be at home, use these tips from the ADA and AACE on creating an emergency plan.
3 Strategies to Optimize Facemask Supply: Conventional, Contingency & Crisis Plans
The CDC outlines 3 surge capacity strategies to help healthcare providers prioritize COVID-19-related conservation of facemasks: conventional, contingency, and crisis.
Quarantined Patients: 5 Tips on How to Stay Connected
For your patients confined to home, whether ill or out of caution, regular virtual contact to check on status and serve as a trusted resource is important. Here are 5 tips on how to do it.
COVID-19 Impact on America’s Mental Health
Almost half of Americans are anxious about contracting COVID-19, suggests a new American Psychiatric Association poll. More results at-a-glance here.
AAFP: How to Protect the Health of Your Home and Family
Extra precautions before and after the workday and while at home will help HCPs limit risk to family of potential exposure to COVID-19. Guidance here from the AAFP.
Survey Gives Primary Care A Voice on COVID-19
Nearly half of US primary care practices are not able to test for COVID-19 and do not have adequate personal protective equipment. Here is what your colleagues are saying.
Guidance on Deferment of Non-urgent Visits, Procedures During Panedmic
In order to conserve clincal resources needed to care for patients with COVID-19, the American College of Cardiology suggests that a variety of procedures and visits be placed on hold.