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Alexander Armstrong
Apr 4, 2020
Actor and TV presenter Alexander Armstrong hosts a Pointless-style coronavirus quiz. The podcast delves into challenges faced by care homes during the pandemic, NHS and social care issues, and the impact of COVID-19. It also discusses celebrities performing online, urging for social distancing, and memorializing NHS nurses.
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- Care homes are facing tough decisions as hospitals prioritize severe COVID-19 cases, leading to ethical concerns about 'Do Not Resuscitate' orders.
- Healthcare workers struggle with insufficient PPE, intense work conditions, delayed payments, and mental health strain during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Impact on Care Homes
The COVID-19 outbreak has shifted attention to care homes, revealing their vulnerability in managing the crisis. With hospitals prioritizing severe cases, care homes like those in Brighton and Hove face challenging decisions. Leaked documents recommend care home residents to consider 'Do Not Resuscitate' orders specific to COVID-19, suggesting limited hospital admissions. This approach raises ethical concerns as care homes become the unforeseen front line of the pandemic.
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