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. 2020 Jun;73(6):1174-1205.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.03.027. Epub 2020 Apr 21.

A plastic surgery service response to COVID-19 in one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe

A Armstrong  1 , J Jeevaratnam  2 , G Murphy  3 , M Pasha  4 , A Tough  5 , R Conway-Jones  5 , R W Mifsud  5 , S Tucker  6
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A plastic surgery service response to COVID-19 in one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe

A Armstrong et al. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

COVID-19 is presenting a colossal challenge to frontline NHS staff. This paper highlights how plastic surgery teams can use their diverse skills and resources in times of crisis. Through effective strategy and leadership we present how we are adapting as a department to serve our plastic surgery patients, other hospital teams and the Trust.

Keywords: COVID-19; Junior doctors; Leadership; Medical students; Plastic surgery; Service improvement; Strategy.

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