Thread by @BeatCancerHere

Certain things need to be understood in context of the Lockout orders of various state govts and closure of hospital OPDs.
1. People should not go to Doctor or hospital for something that can wait. So a Gall bladder stone or Cataract surgery can safely be deferred. 1/n

However, it doesn't mean stopping treatment of critical illnesses. The govt has also given exemptions to some services amidst OPD closure.
2. Kidney patients on dialysis should not delay their attendance. The OPD closure doesn't stop their treatment.
2/n

3. Pregnant ladies should cautiously visit their obstetrician. Ante natal services are available even during closure of routine work. Monitoring of foetus for growth and well being is very critical. So do not miss your appointments.
3/n

4. #Cancer patients getting Chemotherapy should continue their scheduled treatment unless they have fever or any other problem that precludes treatment. Skipping or delaying one cycle can potentially wash off all gains of previous treatment..
4/n

5. Radiotherapy schedule of #Cancer patients is made after meticulous planning. Travel restrictions do not mean jeopardising this. Do continue your treatment.
5/n
#CoronavirusPandemic

6. Call to defer doesn't mean #Cancer surgeries being delayed. Remember, surgery offers the best chances of cure in most of the solid cancers. Please do not allow cancer to become inoperable by misunderstanding the call of PM. Do take timely treatment. 6/n
#CoronavirusPandemic

7. Accident and trauma of course continue to be attended as usual.
Drive safe if at all.
#StaySafe
#CoronavirusPandemic
#CancelEverything but do not skip what is essential. 7/n

8. Take minimum number of attendants with you to hospital.
This will keep them safe and will discourage dissemination of virus.
We wish everyone a very healthy and happy life.
#CoronavirusPandemic
#JanataCurfew
#CancelEverything
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