The Korean Medical Association declared a'national medical crisis' saying that the medical community has come into a difficult situation due to the third epidemic of Corona 19.
Chairman of the Medical Association held a press conference on the afternoon of the 23rd, and pointed out that "the current situation is not enough for the medical community to handle," and that "the collapse of the critical care and emergency medical system is ahead."
Chairman Choi also warned that "excessive focus on COVID-19 treatment can threaten the lives of patients suffering from other diseases."
The death toll of Corona 19 is 739, but this year's excess mortality, which is about 6%, is about 20,000, and indirect death due to not receiving adequate treatment in the aftermath of Corona 19 is at a level that cannot be ignored. Analysis.
In order to overcome the national medical crisis, the Korea Medical Association suggested that a joint public-private'National Emergency Medical Committee' with medical experts be formed to quickly establish comprehensive measures.
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