Review finds long Covid patients need to be treated by doctors from various specialties

Dr Mairin Ryan, Director of Health Technology Assessment at Hiqa said: “We found that most guidelines are recommending a holistic, person-centred approach to diagnosis, management, and treatment, with an emphasis on shared decision-making, which is consistent with the HSE’s interim model of care.” Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

A review of how long Covid patients are cared for internationally has found patients do best when doctors from different specialties work together, health watchdog Hiqa has found.

At least three countries explicitly advise long Covid patients should be sent urgently for psychiatric help if they are at high risk of self-harm or suicide.