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413. Who Gets the Ventilator?

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Ethics of Resource Allocation in Health Crises

This chapter examines the proposal of penalizing individuals for social distancing violations by limiting their access to ventilators, delving into the ethical concerns surrounding this approach. It also contrasts soft and hard caps in medical resource allocation, highlighting the complexities of prioritizing healthcare resources during a pandemic.

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