Patient care Primary care is safe and essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, DOs attest Delaying necessary care raises significant concerns about patient health, especially for patients with chronic health conditions. July 8, 2020Wednesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics COVID-19 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients have been reluctant to seek health care due to worries about contracting the virus. But delaying necessary care raises significant concerns about patient health, especially for patients with chronic health conditions such as diabetes. In a recent article for patients on Doctors That DO, AOA President Ronald Burns, DO, an osteopathic family medicine physician in Orlando, Florida, and Robert Greer IV, DO, an osteopathic family medicine physician in Lake Park, Florida, share what patients should know about primary care during COVID-19—and the reasons delaying care can be risky. DOs are welcome to share the article with their patient networks to help educate patients about the importance of primary care and the safety precautions practices are taking. Physician practices and hospitals have been quick to adopt the CDC’s guidance for health care facilities in the COVID-19 era, the article notes. “In my office, we’ve rearranged our reception area so the patients are spaced six feet apart, and all surfaces that are touched frequently are sanitized between every appointment,” explains Dr. Burns. “If the patient wants to, they are also welcome to wait in their car and we’ll call them when it’s time to come in for their appointment.” Find the full article here. More in Patient Care Olympic water polo team physician shares insights on taking care of elite athletes Team USA physician Naresh Rao, DO, discusses many fascinating aspects of caring for world-class athletes, including mental health considerations, spirituality and the motivating power of music. Understanding the connection between ADHD and substance use disorder Pediatrician Jan Widerman, DO, discusses ADHD and SUD in children and adults and shares guidance on treatment and medication. Previous articleOsteopathic organizations unite to denounce racism and inequality Next articleDOs help obtain civil liability protection in Tennessee and work to improve surprise billing legislation in Michigan
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