Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T60 |
0-321 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For health systems anticipating COVID-19 cases, but without confirmed cases, continuation of most treatments while considering postponing treatments without an anticipated adverse effect on cancer outcomes (such as treatments for patients with basal cell carcinomas or low-risk prostate cancers) is a reasonable approach. |
T61 |
322-445 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Deferring routine follow-up appointments for several months also seems reasonable for most patients in these circumstances. |
T62 |
446-556 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Some clinic visits could be replaced with ‘virtual’ assessments conducted by videoconference and/or telephone. |
T63 |
557-744 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This approach seeks to balance patient outcomes with system capacity when the anticipated quarantines, isolations and hospitalizations begin to affect the capacity to deliver cancer care. |
T64 |
745-852 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These measures also ensure patient safety by reducing the risks of transmission to a vulnerable population. |