Table 2.
Factors affecting the timely delivery of treatment
| Factors affecting timely delivery of treatment | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coordination of care among different sites |
| 2 | Multidisciplinary coordination of care |
| 3 | Poor patient navigation of system |
| 4 | Patient factors, that is—illness, socioeconomic challenges, transportation |
| 5 | Institution factors, that is—staffing shortage, equipment shortage, medication shortage |
Factors four and five will likely be of most concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.