Family medicine in times of ‘COVID-19’: A generalists' voice
An De Sutter, Carl Llor, Manfred Maier, Christian Mallen, Athina Tatsioni, Henk van Weert, Adam Windak, Jelle Stoffers
Abstract
The novel coronavirus epidemic is transforming the world \nin which we live. This pandemic will bring sweeping changes everywhere, not least in the field of primary care medicine. Like one of our colleagues said: ‘after this crisis, perhaps even our calendar needs to be redefined. From now on, “BC” might stand for “Before Coronavirus”’. This quote puts into perspective just how significant the current times are for our profession. In this editorial, we will discuss challenges and tasks the COVID-19 crisis presents for family medicine.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicPrimary care2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Generalist and specialist speciesFamily medicineCoronavirusField (mathematics)Coronavirus InfectionsVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineDiseaseOutbreakPure mathematicsMathematicsEcologyBiologyHabitatPrimary Care and Health OutcomesCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts