Williams Jessica, Meadows Emma, Singh Manrita
Department of Molecular Imaging, HCA Healthcare UK, London, England; and
Department of Molecular Imaging, HCA Healthcare UK, London, England; and.
J Nucl Med Technol. 2020 Sep;48(3):227-233. doi: 10.2967/jnmt.120.252635. Epub 2020 Jul 24.
Coronavirus disease 2019 has changed the way the world is navigated and has had a massive impact on health care. Depending on where you are in the world, the guidance on dealing with potential infected patients is varied. With the high risk of a second wave, it is important to learn from initial responses to plan for the future. With proper preparation, it is possible to minimize exposure and risk of contamination to individuals visiting molecular imaging departments. Such precautions will help departments operate at full capacity. From the widespread nature of this pandemic, a global perspective can be useful; what follows is the United Kingdom's perspective.