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Elderly coronavirus patients could be denied critical care under NHS ‘score’ system designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover
Elderly coronavirus patients could be denied critical care under a draft NHS ‘scoring system’ designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover.
Under the guidance over-65s with the deadly virus were to be ranked out of 10 based on their age, frailty and underlying conditions.
Those with a combined score of more than eight should probably not be admitted to intensive care, according to the guidelines.
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