COVID-19: the need for continuous medical education and training
Li Li，Qianghong Xv，Jing Yan
Published:March 16, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30125-9
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) moved rapidly through China, and the virus had spread to more than 60 countries and infected nearly 90?000 patients by March 5, 2020. Based on data for 72?314 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 14% of people have severe disease, 5% have critical illness, and 2·3% die.1 COVID-19 is not a conventional disease, and rapid changes in the provision of critical care have been needed to meet the needs of patients. Health emergencies such as the COVID-19 outbreak can be a huge challenge for critical-care physicians, who need strong comprehensive skills to respond effectively.2 Critical-care-related continuing medical education has an important part to play in preparing for and responding to such emergencies.
