Coronavirus: NHS sets out six-week plan for 'return to normal'
restarting routine elective surgery, with priority given to"long waiters"bringing back cancer referrals and diagnostic appointments to"pre-Covid19 levels"GPs contacting patients"shielding" at homebecause they are afraid of catching the virus and over-burdening the NHS, putting their long-term health at risk.
The letter says there has also been a reduction in road traffic accidents and major trauma during the lockdown - and it is uncertain when the"rebound in emergency demand" will happen.Nightingale and independent hospitals will still be required, in case there is another surge in demand for bedsthe proportion of GP consultations on phone or video has risen from 10% to 85%
And it encourages GPs - and hospital outpatient departments, unless there is a good reason not to - to continue to use online consultation so patients can be"directed to the most appropriate member of the practice team straight away".
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