5. What's the deal with PPE?

Join hosts Lucy and Ciara, both medical students, as they discuss PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - a hot topic both in the NHS and globally. Learn what PPE is, why it is an issue. Listen to Ciara and Lucy discuss their thoughts on the situation, making your wider reading that much easier! Links to information referenced in this episode: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/how-scientists-quantify-intensity-of-an-outbreak-like-covid-19 https://www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/most-doctors-still-lack-protective-equipment-finds-survey https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2020/04/pop-up-tent-for-frontline-nhs-staff.aspx  

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A Medic Mentor podcast hosted by medical students Afrida, Mez, Hannah & Krish, all about what to expect in the life of a medical student. We talk about the day to day activities of both medical students and doctors across specialities and levels of training, while offering insight into frequently forgotten aspects of becoming a doctor. Expect to hear discussions of current affairs, personal anecdotes and top tips along the way! Let us know what you think, follow us @howtobecomeadr on Instagram and tell us what you'd like to hear about next.