There is no doubt that the current coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on Australia’s healthcare and hospital system, as well as affecting our economic sector and influencing our day-to-day life and activities. However, a lesser-known consequence of covid-19, which has become apparent in recent months, is that of the fall in patients seeking medical care for their other health needs.  

A recent study has revealed that respiratory specialists and lung cancer experts have experienced a 50% decrease in referrals from GPs during the covid-19 pandemic.1 Additionally,