Which patient should the physician use the scarce medication on? What ethical system
are you using in making this decision?
• If you were Donald, how would you feel about receiving a medication that would shorten
your life?
• Should Donald be told about the change in medication? How does the principle of
veracity enter into this decision?
• Does Donald have any legal recourse to force the physician to give him the scarce
medication?
• Are there any other alternatives the physician might select in resolving this dilemma?
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