Dr Donald Macaskill, head of Scottish Care, said he is "profoundly concerned" over a document issued by Scotland's chief medical officer Dr Catherine Calderwood on the ethical advice and support framework for medics.

He said it does not spell out the criteria on which difficult "life and death" decisions will be made.In Italy and Spain doctors have been forced to make life or death calls over which patients are given a ventilator, which are in short supply.

Often the decision is made to prioritise younger people as they have a higher chance of surviving.The updated guidance for Scots medics published

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Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits

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Olympics fans accuse Chinese speed skater of tripping Canadian opponent

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Washington Commanders Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter after car crash kills girlfriend

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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