Is withdrawing treatment really more problematic than withholding treatment?
There is a concern that as a result of COVID-19 there will be a shortage of ventilators for patients requiring respiratory support. This concern has resulted in significant debate about whether it is appropriate to withdraw ventilation from one patient in order to provide it to another patient who m...
Main Authors: | Cameron, J, Savulescu, J, Wilkinson, D |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ
2020
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