International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2020
A phased approach to unlocking during the COVID-19 pandemic-Lessons from trend analysis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to radical political control of social behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to explore data trends from the pandemic regarding infection rates/policy impact, and draw learning points for informing the unlocking process. ⋯ Analysis of current case data using infectious ratio has provided novel insight into the current national state and can be used to make better-informed decisions about future management of restricted social behaviour and movement.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2020
Letter'Let us Help'-Why senior medical students are the next step in battling the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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.