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[The CoViD-19 epidemic is posing entirely new problems for home cancer care services.]
Giampiero Porzio1, Flaminia Peris2, Giulio Ravoni2
1Unità di Oncologia Medica, Ospedale San Salvatore, Università dell'Aquila - Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Applicate e Biotecnologie, Università dell'Aquila.
Abstract:
We report on the protocol adopted by the Oncological Home Care Service of the Tuscany Cancer Association during the CoViD-19 pandemic. Based on the experience in home cancer care gained during the 2009 earthquake, we have developed strategies to ensure continuity of care, non-abandonment and protection of operators. In this context, the double triage protocol plays a central role, aimed at identifying patients at risk for CoViD-19 infection and rationalizing home access. we describe the protocol and present the preliminary data.
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