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Planning hospital care in Covidtimes has been an arduous task the world over. After the initial "rushload" caused disruptions, because of overstretched limits set in relation to manpower, equipment and infrastructure / space, the adjustments were fairly situation mitigating. Noncovid care did suffer both on account of heavy Covidwork and reluctance and apprehension of noncovid patients to report for investigations / follow up, save in dire emergencies. As routine care could be re-established, the 'surge and wave' changed the priorities and equations. Once again.
In short, hospital managements shall have to gear up for smoother 'make and break ' operations till the coronasituation shows a semblance of control and the eventual hope of lasting relief.
Re: Covid-19: Hospitals forced to suspend routine care amid second surge
Dear Editor,
Planning hospital care in Covidtimes has been an arduous task the world over. After the initial "rushload" caused disruptions, because of overstretched limits set in relation to manpower, equipment and infrastructure / space, the adjustments were fairly situation mitigating. Noncovid care did suffer both on account of heavy Covidwork and reluctance and apprehension of noncovid patients to report for investigations / follow up, save in dire emergencies. As routine care could be re-established, the 'surge and wave' changed the priorities and equations. Once again.
In short, hospital managements shall have to gear up for smoother 'make and break ' operations till the coronasituation shows a semblance of control and the eventual hope of lasting relief.
Dr Murar E Yeolekar, Mumbai.
Competing interests: No competing interests