Delay or Avoidance of Medical Care Because of COVID-19–Related Concerns — United States, June 2020
Mark É. Czeisler, Kristy Marynak, Kristie E.N. Clarke, Zainab Salah, Iju Shakya, JoAnn M. Thierry, Nida Ali, H McMillan, Joshua F. Wiley, Matthew D. Weaver, Charles A. Czeisler, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Mark E. Howard
Abstract
versus those without disabilities (aPR = 1.3). Given this widespread reporting of medical care avoidance because of COVID-19 concerns, especially among persons at increased risk for severe COVID-19, urgent efforts are warranted to ensure delivery of services that, if deferred, could result in patient harm. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, persons experiencing a medical emergency should seek and be provided care without delay (3).
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