At what point, or do they ever, should medicine make the decision to stop putting resources into a patient? Why or why not? (Remember answer as a provider not a consumer) Does your response balance available resources vs. outcomes? How much say should those who pay for the care (insurances and governmental entities) have in the decision? Should they have the right to set guidelines / criteria? Explain and justify your response. Regarding use of resources, how should ethical decisions play a part? With what criteria? For example, at what point should medical interventions cease when a patient is terminal or no chance for meaningful recovery?

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A general framework for considering how ethical and resourcebased decisions are made in medicine particularly at the end of life Balancing Resources and Outcomes The core ethical principle guiding res... View the full answer