International Journal of Clinical Practice · 2020 · 25 citations · 2 references
MedicineMedical EducationClinical MedicineHospital MedicineMedical EthicsPandemic PreparednessPandemic ResponseClinical Placement AssessmentClinical Placement EvaluationClinical Placement ModelsMedical Staff OrganizationPandemic Response Policy
As senior medical students in the UK, we read Dr Stein's letter on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)2 and began wondering where we fit in, in this pandemic. As the government heads into a ‘war footing’,13 there is an increased need for medical staff. There is speculation of bringing back retired doctors, many of who fall into at-risk categories. With clinical placement and exams cancelled, we are determined to use our hard-earned skills in some way, to help in what is the biggest global emergency of our lifetime.
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