Ethical framework for utilisation of critical care in response to the COVID-19 crisis
Produced by the
Health and Community Services
Authored by
Health and Community Services
and published on
16 Apr 2020
Prepared internally, no external cost
Summary
The purpose of the Ethical framework for utilisation of critical care in response to the COVID-19 crisis is to support the fair and effective use of HCS critical care capacity in the event of exceptional demand. The framework is based on published national guidance and guidance from UK critical care networks developed during previous pandemic planning.