NHS doctor have shared their fears the coronavirus pandemic will force them to ration access to ventilators and hospital beds if resources fall short.
Hospitals across the UK are now striving to at least quadruple the number of intensive care beds to meet an expected surge in serious virus cases, senior physicians told Reuters.
One doctor said patients may have to be prioritised in order of survivability if the pressure on life-saving hospital resources worsens in coming weeks.
And another warned people at highest risk of dying from the illness need to have some tough conversations with their families about their wishes.