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“Making Sense of Bioethics” CMS

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Making Sense of Bioethics: Column 177: Thinking Through the Rationing of Ventilators

When ventilators are in short supply, several key ethical principles can assist clinicians.

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD—Director of EducationMarch 30, 2020COVID-19, Ventilators, Death and Dying, End-of-Life Issues, Proportionate and Disproportionate Means

Making Sense of Bioethics: Column 084: What About Ventilators?

When should we place a loved one on a ventilator? The answer depends on whether the use of a ventilator in a particular case can be considered ‘ordinary’ or ‘extraordinary.’

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD—Director of EducationJune 30, 2012Ventilators, Proportionate and Disproportionate Means, End-of-Life Issues