The delay or disruption of healthcare services due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created what some have referred to as a “healthcare backlog.” This refers to the accumulation of health needs that were unmet or postponed during the pandemic, which now need to be addressed. See also pandemic lash. This backlog includes everything from delayed or cancelled elective surgeries to missed routine screenings and vaccinations, postponed mental health treatments, and disruptions in chronic disease management. These delays can have seriousRead More …