The UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard testimony from doctors and patients regarding experiences during the pandemic. Concerns were raised about the disproportionate number of ethnic minority healthcare workers who died from covid-19, highlighting pre-existing inequalities and structural racism. Issues such as inadequate personal protective equipment, lack of support for staff with long covid, and distressing experiences in maternity care during the pandemic were discussed. Difficult discussions over do not resuscitate orders, remote communication with families, and the need for proper training in advance care planning were also addressed. Recommendations were made to tackle inequalities and improve healthcare practices for future pandemics.
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Covid inquiry: Ethnic minority doctors felt vulnerable and afraid to raise concerns
