The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on primary care in South-eastern France: implementation of a real-time monitoring system based on regional health insurance system data

CONCLUSION: The ongoing COVID-19 epidemic may lead to health consequences other than those directly attributable to the disease itself. Specifically, lockdowns and foregoing healthcare could be very harmful at the individual and population levels. The latter issue is a concern for French public authorities, which have implemented actions aimed at encouraging patients to immediately seek treatment. However, the COVID-19 crisis has also created opportunities, such as the roll-out of teleconsultation and tele-expertise. The indicators described here as part of the monitoring system can help public decision-makers to become more responsive and to implement tailored actions to better meet the general population's healthcare needs.PMID:34454792 | DOI:10.1016/j.respe.2021.07.006

Source: Revue d Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique - August 29, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: B Davin-Casalena M Jardin H Guerrera J Mabille H Tr éhard D Lapalus C M énager S Nauleau V Cassaro P Verger V Guagliardo Source Type: research