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Radiotherapy and Oncology

Volume 150, September 2020, Pages 40-42
Radiotherapy and Oncology

COVID-19 Rapid Letter
Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on practice in European radiation oncology centers

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Abstract

ESTRO surveyed European radiation oncology department heads to evaluate the impact of COVID-19. Telemedicine was used in 78% of the departments, and 60% reported a decline in patient volume. Use of protective measures was implemented on a large scale, but shortages of personal protective equipment were present in more than half of the departments.

Keywords

Radiotherapy
Departments
Covid19
Organization

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