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. 2023 Jun;53(6):1050-1053.
doi: 10.1111/imj.16048. Epub 2023 May 10.

Novel student roles in health care delivery: An example emerging from the COVID-19 health care crisis in 2021

Adrienne Torda  1   2 , Rebecca Pinheiro  3 , Kristen Overton  1   2 , Jennifer Yu  1   2 , Sze-Yuan Ooi  1   2 , Lisa Altman  3
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Novel student roles in health care delivery: An example emerging from the COVID-19 health care crisis in 2021

Adrienne Torda et al. Intern Med J. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

In 2021, the rapid rise in COVID-19 infections put overwhelming demand on health care services. It was recognised that patients could be managed in the community if an appropriate monitoring service existed. Medical students were recruited for roles that combined technology, teamwork and clinical skills. This is an example of how novel roles can provide solutions in times of health care crises.

Keywords: COVID-19; health care innovation; medical students; novel health care roles; remote monitoring.

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