Publications by Ana Paula Laranjeira Fernandes

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Oncology practice during COVID-19 pandemic: a fast response is the best response.

Cinthya Sternberg Thamine Lessa Andrade Ana Paula Gomes Alcântara Villa Nova Bianca Vivas Fiscina Ana Paula Laranjeira Fernandes

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)

March 2020

The first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brasil was reported on February 25th, 2020, and by April 3rd, 8076 were confirmed in the country. As COVID-19 disease incidence escalates in Brasil, management of cancer patients requires immediate action and oncology clinics are urged to establish a contingency plan. We have installed a COVID-19 Management Committee to elaborate and implement best practices to assist cancer outpatients as well as to provide a safe environment for clinical staff and other employees at the outpatient clinics.

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- Ana Paula Laranjeira Fernandes' research primarily focuses on the intersection of oncology and public health, particularly in response to urgent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In her article published in March 2020, she emphasized the necessity of rapid response strategies in managing cancer patients amid the escalating COVID-19 cases in Brazil, advocating for the establishment of contingency plans in oncology clinics.
- The study highlights the establishment of a COVID-19 Management Committee to ensure safe practices for both cancer outpatients and clinical staff, showcasing the importance of adaptive healthcare measures during public health emergencies.

Publications by authors named "Ana Paula Laranjeira Fernandes"

Oncology practice during COVID-19 pandemic: a fast response is the best response.

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