Prof Sir Stephen Powis expressed that early in the pandemic, the NHS faced a terrifying potential of being overwhelmed and had to prepare for prioritizing care in grave situations.
Although a draft 'Covid-19 decision tool' was created to allocate care based on points assigned for age and health conditions, it was never implemented publicly due to changing circumstances.
Sir Stephen praised the senior clinicians who drafted urgent response plans during an intense crisis, noting the emotional weight of making potentially controversial decisions regarding patient care.
He emphasized the necessity of public discussion and input regarding prioritizing treatment at a time when resource allocation was a pressing concern for the NHS.
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