Fear of contacting GPs during Covid outbreak 'fuelling missed diagnoses'

Fear of contacting GPs during Covid outbreak 'fuelling missed diagnoses' Study of GP records in Salford shows diagnoses up to 50% lower than expected in spring.

Concerns around contacting GPs during the coronavirus outbreak could be fuelling a rise in missed or delayed diagnoses, researchers have said.

A growing body of research has suggested that patients have avoided seeking medical attention because of the pandemic. Figures have revealed a large increase in the numbers of people dying at home, while visits to A&E have been markedly reduced. The Guardian

See also:

• Diagnosis of physical and mental health conditions in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study (open access) The Lancet
• 10,000 more deaths than usual occurred in UK homes since June The Guardian