How can clinicians help ensure that data supports monitoring for post COVID-19 conditions?

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See the WHO clinical case definition for post COVID-19 conditions.

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Clinical scenario

A specific diagnosis or symptom is presumed (or determined) to be associated with post acute COVID-19 infection.

Suggested documentation

Document the final diagnosis or symptom to describe its relationship with post acute COVID-19 infection.

Some examples are

  • Post COVID-19 viral cough
  • DVT secondary to past COVID-19
  • Early pneumonia/post COVID-19
  • Persistent fatigue related to past COVID-19

Refer to the World Health Organization for the most recent clinical case definition of post COVID-19 conditions

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