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What to Do When There Aren't Enough Beds in the PICU

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The concepts of medical futility and rationing are often misunderstood and lead to significant consternation when resources are stretched and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) beds are unavailable. While the two concepts overlap, each has its own distinct application and moral justification. Most importantly, we should avoid using one to justify the other. Bioethics professionals should assist critical care clinicians in clarifying when each rubric should be applied as well as how to develop policies to standardize the approach.

Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic

DOI: 10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.2.ecas3-1702

Authors: Michael A. Rubin, Robert D. Truog

Institutions: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2583364786