In order to make sure members are equipped with the information they need to prepare their practices and educate patients, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) developed a coronavirus (COVID-19) page on its website. This resource contains information specifically curated to meet the needs of family physicians and will be updated regularly with the latest information as the situation evolves.
On March 2, AAFP President Gary LeRoy, MD, of Dayton, OH, provided the following information via email to AAFP members:
“With the recent outbreak and significant news coverage of COVID-19, your patients are likely turning to you with questions and concerns regarding their own health. The AAFP has gathered the latest information you need to ensure that your practice is prepared for COVID-19 and that your patients get evidence-based information from their trusted doctor.
- Prevention
- Infection control
- Screening
- Treatment
- Pandemic preparation.
“Please bookmark this resource and check back frequently to stay informed about this rapidly evolving public health situation.
“In addition to patient concerns around COVID-19, I know many of us are still experiencing an active flu season. Thus, it is important we continue to remind our patients who haven’t gotten a flu shot that is it not too late to be vaccinated.
“We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will send you additional emails as appropriate.”
Again, visit the AAFP’s COVID-19 webpage for regularly updated resources. For state specific information, please visit the Ohio Department of Health’s website.