Abstract
We would like to thank the Portsmouth group for their interest and comments and agree with the detail outlined in their helpful letter. 1 We don’t however feel the issues raised need detract from the central message and value of our work. 2
Footnotes
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2.Garland A, Ashton-Cleary D and Sinclair R. Inpatient illness severity surveys provide essential data for planning capacity and managing patient flow in the acute hospital setting. J Intensive Care Soc 2016; 17: 196–201 .