Skip to main content
letter
. 2020 May 5;12(9):7614–7618. doi: 10.18632/aging.103099

Table 1. Changes in clinical practice during COVID-19 outbreak.

Terms Details
Outpatient Appointment Online
Escort One at most
Protection A medical surgical mask or a general medical mask at least
Screening Check body temperature; Check for signs and symptoms; Epidemiological investigation
Treatment Reduce infusion time; Long prescription policy
Non-surgical treatment Adjuvant chemotherapy Prefer simple and convenient regimen in principle; Continue the original regimen in principle
Neoadjuvant therapy Prefer neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone; Expand neoadjuvant therapy indications for low to moderate locally advanced rectal cancer
mCRC patient Develop, improve or change the regimen by online MDT clinics or Wechat group
Traditional Chinese Medicine Follow the physicians' advice
Surgery Before surgery A comprehensive examination to exclude COVID-19
Surgery procedures Prefer minimally invasive surgery plus ERAS program; Not recommend colorectal and liver resection simultaneously; Postpone surgery where condition permits
Daily life Mental health; Healthy lifestyle
Follow up Postpone review time appropriately; The principle of proximity hospital; Online follow-up