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Who shall live?

Posted on24th October 201722nd April 2018AuthorNeil TurnerLeave a comment

The demonstration in Seattle 1960-3 that the new technique of dialysis could prolong the lives of patients with end stage renal disease led to a crisis. Both of provision – it was expensive – and ethical. Who should receive this scarce treatment? An age range of 18-45 was considered at first in Seattle, but soon Read More …

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