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You have turned off yourRoutine doctor visits For months, fears to walk in a medical office in the middle of the pandemic. But now that the locks have been lifted, you may be wondering if it is careful to show physical problem or to check that pain that bothers you since Covid-19 took over. Doctors know that, given the strange moments that came with pandemic coronavirus, there is a large trepidation in patients. So, if you are afraid,One simple thing can make all the difference:calling in advance to ask questions. If you do not do it, you risk putting yourself and potentially, those of the doctor-at-risk office.

Patrice Harris, MD, thePresident Past from the American Medical Association, RecountForbvalued"The essentials of the patient community is called in advance." Harris added: "Do not be afraid. If your doctor's office or surgery is open, they have and take the utmost precautions to keep everyone safe." But you want to give them a ring just to make sure.

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Health professionals are of course aware of the public health risks caused by theCOVID-19 CONTAGION. As a result, there are both strict guidelines and medical professional common sense behaviors have adopted before opening their offices. These include ensuring social distancing, a universal mask and constant cleaning and disinfection between appointments. Keep the number of patients at the physician at a manageable level is also crucial in waiting rooms, which have traditionally beenHigh traffic and often poorly ventilated (a dangerous combination in the middle of the coronavirus).

Two epidemiologists, Dexel University'sNeal Goldstein, PhD and University of the TempleAimee Palumbo, PhD, talked to the NPR aboutWhat specific measures do you should ask the office of your doctor about Before planning an appointment. And if you want to know what these questions are, consult6 questions you need to ask before going to your doctor's office.