This is an oldie but goodie, as it is still very relevant to our national conversation, especially in light of the now certain implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e. Obamacare).
In disaster scenarios, when demand far outstrips resource, should we have a different standard of care? Does the bar change for medical treatment when the environment in which that treatment is to be provided is so radically altered from the normal?
This topic has been at the forefront of our national consciousness for over a decade now, and although general consensus seems to slightly lean to one side, no clear cut answer has yet to dominate the discussion.
To start your thinking on this subject, a wonderful article by my friend Dr. Sheri Fink should begin to raise a questions in your mind regarding what is right, moral and ethical during these very real situations which will most certainly occur again in the future.
Have you thought about how you would respond during and event like this? Are you prepared?
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