A qualitative study on healthcare professionals’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic found that the redirection of medical attention towards COVID-19-affected patients had a significant impact on cancer service provision. The study identified three main challenges faced by healthcare professionals: multi-disciplinary team processes affected by limited in-person examination, increased complexity in surgical practice due to personal protective equipment, and the need for increased workload and decreased training time to deliver COVID-safe care. The study suggests integrating telemedicine into post-pandemic care to reduce workload and enhance training opportunities.
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