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Table: Complications and treatments of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 who died and
recovered patients.

So, what are the mechanisms of liver injuries?

Pre-existing chronic liver disease and COVID-19 - does it matter?

Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and COVID-19

We do need to look out for patients with cirrhosis in COVID-19

What are the recommendations on the management of liver injury in COVID-19?

Treating liver disease alongside COVID-19.

Summary

“Hospice Persists During Coronavirus Pandemic And The New Norm” by Dr. Vanitha
A/P R. Thangaratnam, Senior Hospice Doctor, Kasih Hospice

Before MCO

During MCO

Video for Palliative patients and family

Telemedicine is not an ideal way to provide hospice care.

Assistance from palliative care unit, Hospital Selayang

Challenges

Fear of COVID-19

Video conferencing issue

Medical Equipment issue

Problem when patient died at home

Family members found it difficult to visit their loved ones.

Some patient/family member not truthful when answering health risk assessment

Caregiver burnout

Difficulty in communicating end of life issues with PPE

The other issue is patient wanting to loan equipments.