Coronavirus strains hospitals, cancer patients face treatment delays, uncertainty.

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Coronavirus strains hospitals, cancer patients face treatment delays, uncertainty.

April 15, 2020

Stone W. Health Shots. National Public Radio. April 2, 2020.

Lack of access to services is emerging as a patient safety concern related to the COVID-19 crisis. This story focuses on cancer patients and delays in surgery that have the potential to result in psychological stress and harm.

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