RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pandemic ICU triage challenge and medical ethics
JF BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
JO BMJ Support Palliat Care
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 133
OP 137
DO 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002793
VO 11
IS 2
A1 Sabine Netters
A1 Nick Dekker
A1 Koos van de Wetering
A1 Annie Hasker
A1 Dian Paasman
A1 Jan Willem de Groot
A1 Kris C P Vissers
YR 2021
UL http://spcare.bmj.com/content/11/2/133.abstract
AB The COVID-19 pandemic has made unprecedented global demands on healthcare in general and especially the intensive care unit (ICU). the virus is spreading out of control. To this day, there is no clear, published directive for doctors regarding the allocation of ICU beds in times of scarcity. This means that many doctors do not feel supported by their government and are afraid of the medicolegal consequences of the choices they have to make. Consequently, there has been no transparent discussion among professionals and the public. The thought of being at the mercy of absolute arbitrariness leads to fear among the population, especially the vulnerable groups.