Family medicine in times of 'COVID-19': A generalists' voice

Authors :: Henk C. P. M. van Weert
Christian D Mallen
Manfred Maier
Athina Tatsioni
Adam Windak
An de Sutter
Carl Llor
Jelle Stoffers
General practice
ACS - Heart failure & arrhythmias
APH - Personalized Medicine
APH - Quality of Care
RS: CAPHRI - R5 - Optimising Patient Care
RS: CAPHRI - R6 - Promoting Health & Personalised Care
Family Medicine
Source :: The European Journal of General Practice, article-version (VoR) Version of Record, European Journal of General Practice, Vol 26, Iss 1, Pp 58-60 (2020), European Journal of General Practice, European journal of general practice, 26(1), 58-60. Taylor and Francis Ltd., European Journal of General Practice, 26(1), 58-60. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The novel coronavirus epidemic is transforming the world\ud in 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.