A Family Doctor’s Clinical-Epidemiological Diary in Spain of the Times of Covid-19 Chapter 2: March 16-31: The Big Bang

Authors: Turabian JL*

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Abstract

Since outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) started in late December in China, there are many scientific articles that have been published about this virus. However, data and qualitative research are lacking. In this sense, a diary written by a family doctor in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic is presented, which can constitute a qualitative clinical-epidemiological database and a tool to estimate effects. This is “chapter 2 (March 16-31): The Big Bang.” The number of respiratory infections and contacts with patients shot up exponentially (between 20-50% of consultations), but by not doing PCR for diagnosis, this figure mixes real cases of COVID-19 with other etiologies. Even the great anxiety generated in the population can confuse symptoms. Almost all of the consultations were made by telephone. Several nearby healthcare professionals became ill. The COVID-19 bears the mark of true death, very different from its logical and abstract possibility.

Keywords: Coronavirus; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; General Practice; Epidemiology; Reflection; Diary Method; Professional Self-Insight; Qualitative Research

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