id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-273945-b1lekw47 Bongiovanni, Alberto Comment on ‘Reorganisation of medical oncology departments during the novel coronavirus disease-19 pandemic: a nationwide Italian survey” by Alice Indini et al. 2020-05-16 .txt text/plain 606 37 47 title: Comment on 'Reorganisation of medical oncology departments during the novel coronavirus disease-19 pandemic: a nationwide Italian survey" by Alice Indini et al. Comment on 'Reorganisation of medical oncology departments during the novel coronavirus disease-19 pandemic: a nationwide Italian survey" by Alice Indini et al. In this scenario a multidisciplinary approach is useful because it permits a more accurate identification of SRE risk , avoiding unnecessary medical visits, orienting patients towards the right procedure/treatment, reducing contact with healthcare operators and consequently lowering the risk of COVID-19 contamination even if the multidisciplinary meeting seems to be contraindicated. However, in the present COVID-19 emergency greater emphasis is needed on risk assessment, prevention strategies and effective therapies in order to optimise oncologic resources and to guarantee the patients' continuum of care. We believe our experience could provide a feasible model of care to manage BM patient and at the same time prevent and reduce COVID-19 infection. ./cache/cord-273945-b1lekw47.txt ./txt/cord-273945-b1lekw47.txt