'Let us Help'—Why senior medical students are the next step in battling the COVID‐19 Pandemic. Issue 8 (7th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomson, Emily; Lovegrove, Sally
• Is Part Of: International journal of clinical practice. Volume 74:Issue 8(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-05-07
• Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-5031

Abstract

Abstract: 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.