The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased adoption of telehealth across various medical specialties, including surgery and oncology. This systematic review including 11 studies (3,336 patients) explored the impact of virtual follow-up appointments after cancer operations. The authors concluded that virtual visits following cancer surgery had similar safety to in-person visits along with high levels of satisfaction for surgeons and patients.