Who should MDs let die in a pandemic? Report offers answers


	Who should MDs let die in a pandemic? Report offers answers

BobbyDelray

5-5-2008 11:02 AM

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BobbyDelray says:

Tip, don't get old or sick.

They include the very elderly, seriously hurt trauma victims, severely burned patients and those with severe dementia.

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5-5-2008 2:56 PM

tanyamm

It sounds cruel but in cases of medical emergencies they have to draw a line somewhere.
Once the emergency is over there ondoubtedly will be more to replace those let go. I know I'm not being nice but life isn't either.

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