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Call for the largest house of the Medical Association, “Establishment of a dedicated hospital for Corona 19 … full authority delegation to the Korea Disease Administration”
Gyu-Hwan Seong, Reporter for Busan.com [email protected] ｜ 2020-12-11 17:52:43
Korean Medical Association President Choi will attend the first Protocol Council meeting held in the conference room of the Health and Wellness Human Resources Development Institute in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 2nd. Yunhap news
Regarding the problem of bed shortage for critically ill patients with the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), the Korean Medical Association (Medical Association) urged the government to secure beds for critically ill patients by designating a ‘dedicated hospital de la Corona 19 (cohort hospital) ‘.
“Corona 19 is spreading throughout the country due to a large-scale community infection, and hundreds of new confirmed cases occur every day in the metropolitan area,” said Choi, president of the Medical Association, on the afternoon of the 11th. The possibility has increased. “The government’s response to the Corona 19 vaccine also does not give confidence to medical staff and the public at all, so the Korean Medical Association is trying to point out the related problems and suggest an effective alternative,” he said.
President Choi urged that “the government should designate a corona-only hospital (cohort hospital) and expand the negative pressure isolation ward for critically ill patients.” He said: “I can’t help but ask what kind of efforts the government has made to build an intensive care system for about four months since last summer, when it was relatively easy,” he said. “According to medical personnel on site, the Corona 19 critical care system is on the brink of collapse.” did. He added: “For the management of corona 19 critically ill patients, which is increasing rapidly with limited staff and equipment, a dedicated Corona 19 (cohort hospital) hospital should be installed in the metropolitan area.” . He said: “The government should no longer worry about budget or efficiency, but must provide unconditional and full support,” he said. He urged.
In addition, President Choi stressed that “the change to the Corona 19 patient management system should be reviewed quickly.” He said: “A more aggressive test is needed to quickly find the asymptomatic infected person,” he said. He said: “Even if there was a fever until yesterday, 10 days of hospitalization have passed, and if one day he is well, the hospital will be discharged and he will return to society,” he said. “Before the change, the norm was 72 hours to 24 hours.” It was reduced, but this could create confusion for patients and medical staff. “In addition, he noted that” the threat of transmission of infections due to early return to society cannot be completely ruled out, “and argued that” they should be prepared specific life guidelines so that discharged patients can safely return to society. “
Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo (right) and Korean Medical Association President Choi Sang-jip shake hands after signing the agreement at the signing ceremony for the formation of a medical-political council which took place at the Gwanghwamun Complex of the Seoul Government in Seoul on the afternoon of the 4th. Yunhap news
Next, President Choi said, “I look forward to fully delegating the role of the control tower to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond quickly and efficiently to the COVID-19 outbreak.” It was just for the sake of doing it. “He said,” I have repeatedly seen the shameful scene where the government puts financial resources into an event to boost domestic demand, and when the situation worsens, it emphasizes social distancing and transfers the quarantine responsibility. “Don’t try to be this,” he said. He said: “Fighting infectious diseases is the job of quarantine experts and authorities, and it is the job of the government and politicians to support and empower them.” And delegate the power to make decisions about quarantine, “he added.
Finally, President Choi said, “I hope that the information about the Corona 19 vaccine will be accurately disclosed.” Detailed requirements, such as “specific principles and times”. He said: “In relation to the current government’s claim to ensure a vaccine for 44 million people, there are opinions that there is not actually a quantity of vaccine that can enter the country in February next year. This amplifies public anxiety and They are also confused. ”Furthermore, he said,“ the government must reorganize the patient management system in preparation for the situation where more than 1,000 patients will occur a day in the future, ”he said.“ I urge an early prediction and answer “.
Gyu-Hwan Seong, Reporter for Busan.com [email protected]
