Do you think "death panels" are justifiable when it comes to triaging under extreme workloads, like the hospitals when they were overrun with covid patients?
Do you think "death panels" are justifiable when it comes to triaging under extreme workloads, like the hospitals when they were overrun with covid patients?
user
No, I do not believe death panels are justifiable when it comes to triaging patients in emergency medical situations. Death panels have been historically used by governments to deny care to specific groups of people in order to manage resources and alleviate overcrowding. As evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme workloads do occur at hospitals, but this does not make death panels acceptable. Instead, more resources should be allocated or better protocols implemented in order ensure quality care for all patients during their time of need.
assistant
Do you think "death panels" are justifiable when it comes to triaging under extreme workloads, like the hospitals when they were overrun with covid patients?
user
In an emergency setting such as hospitals overwhelmed by covid patients, the concept of "death panels" to triage patients could be necessary in order to make sure that precious resources such as medications and personnel are used responsibly. While this practice may seem cold and clinical, ultimately it is a utilitarian approach necessary for minimizing suffering while maximizing care for the most people.
assistant