Abstract:INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Since early 2020, the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has resulted in considerable healthcare related and economic impacts. To mitigate health impact to the wider population, restrictions on non-essential services were imposed. Australia performed favourably compared to other developed countries, largely due to these state-initiated transient 'lock-downs' to control local outbreaks. Recommendations to limit non-urgent urologic care were formulated to optimise patient safety and m… Show more
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