COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethics and Government Response
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What was the initial approach of the UK government to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • Focusing on vaccination policies
  • Implementing lockdowns immediately
  • Increasing hospital bed capacity
  • Pursuing herd immunity (correct)

    • What was the outcome of the emerging Deltacron variant in early March 2022?

  • A decrease in COVID-19 cases
  • A plateau in COVID-19 cases
  • A rise in COVID-19 cases (correct)
  • No impact on COVID-19 cases

    • What was the reason behind the UK government's policy revision?

  • Increasing public demand for vaccination
  • The emergence of a new COVID-19 variant
  • The decline in COVID-19 cases
  • The growing outcry and risk of overwhelming hospitals (correct)

    • What was the characteristic of urban areas that contributed to higher case and death rates?

    <p>Characteristics like international connectivity, high population densities, and reliance on public transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the policy shift towards as vaccines became available?

    <p>Strong vaccination policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lockdowns were declared in the UK over the past two and a half years?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor contributing to the high death toll in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>Delayed governmental response to the pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant issue in care home settings during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>Inadequate application of Do Not Resuscitate orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NHS?

    <p>Deepened backlog of patients awaiting treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could have been avoided with a more prompt response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK?

    <p>Over 27,000 deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant challenge faced by care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>Preventing the spread of COVID-19 among residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate number of deaths recorded in the UK due to COVID-19 by January 2023?

    <p>Over 220,000 deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by some care homes during the pandemic?

    <p>Inability to afford protective equipment and extra cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a concern raised regarding Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRs) during the pandemic?

    <p>Inappropriate application of DNR orders among elderly patients and those with dementia and disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of cash-strapped councils on care services during the pandemic?

    <p>Tightened rationing and reduced prevention services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by care home residents during the pandemic?

    <p>Inadequate access to general practitioner (GP) visits and hospital NHS services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of care homes' struggles to manage the pandemic?

    <p>Further challenges in infection control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a report finding during the pandemic?

    <p>A significant increase in the use of DNR orders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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