A panel of around 30 senior doctors from 10 private hospitals that will help treat critical patients at the jumbo facilities of the civic body, was finalised on Tuesday. Starting today, the panel will consult with doctors at the facilities to help to boost public confidence in getting admitted at these centres.

The list of doctors on the panel includes pulmonologists and intensivists, and their contact numbers will be shared with the staff of the COVID-19 centres assigned to them. Dr Gautam Bhansali, chief coordinator for private hospitals and consultant physician with Bombay Hospital said, "The jumbo facilities are offering quality treatment and this is a coordinated initiative between doctors from private and public hospitals to build the trust of the public. These private doctors will offer their expertise and guidance to the doctors at the centres." He added that the consultation timings will be discussed and while private doctors will consult remotely, if required, they can visit the centres as well.