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

Slotman, Berend J; Lievens, Yolande; Poortmans, Philip; Cremades, Valerie; Eichler, Thomas; Wakefield, Daniel Victor; Ricardi, Umberto · Radiother Oncol · 2020

editorial · Level V

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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.

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