Optimising Patient Care During COVID-19: The 4 Ps

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on ICUs around the world. Most healthcare systems were prepared to handle natural disasters or accidents, but as we have all witnessed, they were unprepared to handle the massive influx of patients during the COVID-19 crisis. Last year was quite a challenge for healthcare providers around the world, and as clinicians continue to battle the second wave of COVID-19, here is an overview of what we learned and how we could potentially improve in four key areas: Preparation, Progress, Personalisation, and Prioritisation.