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.
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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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