Q&A Session from RCP
Key points
Speciality specific guidance is being gathered and posted to RCP website
NSAIDs not recommended in COVID-19 (avoid or stop them) - read more on this debate from BMJ here
Current advice is continue angiotensin receptor blockers and ace inhibitors until further evidence available
PHE working on a serological test and making good progress
Sensitivity of current tests not accurately known
Evidence base for treatment developing rapidly - possibility for chloroquine working but not yet clear
Clinical trials ongoing but treatments should not be routinely prescribed outside of trial setting
Clinical academics can return to training, most big funders have agreed to extend funding
All those who left GMC register in last 3 years have had their status reinstated automatically without charge
Testing for staff being scaled up
Coronavirus bill released yesterday which includes comments on indemnity
Clear guidance will be emerging on escalation in specific patient groups
View recorded live stream here
Written by Dr Rachel Coles on 26th March 2020
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