Articles Tagged With 'Swine Flu'
Louisiana Doctors Drafting Guidelines on Access to Critical Care During a Disaster
Health professionals and ethicists consider which patients won't get lifesaving care during an epidemic or other medical crisis.
Your Chance to Weigh In on Ventilator Rationing for a Severe Flu Pandemic
The CDC is considering ethical guidelines on rationing mechanical ventilators in a severe influenza pandemic.
Preparing for a Pandemic, State Health Departments Struggle With Rationing Decisions
Health officials across the country are working on guidelines to address a worst-case scenario: too many severely ill people, not enough resources to treat them all.
In Flu Pandemic, Florida’s Hospitals May Exclude Certain Patients
Health officials in Florida are working on guidelines for rationing scarce medical care in an emergency.
Key Panel Presses for Clearer Guidance on Who Gets Scarce Resources in Major Medical Disasters
A report from a committee of doctors, lawyers and public health professionals declares an "urgent and clear need" for consistent standards of care during medical crises.
Flu Nightmare: In Severe Pandemic, Officials Ponder Disconnecting Ventilators From Some Patients
Guidelines are being drafted for handling a flu outbreak that leaves too many people in need of too few ventilators.
Stimulus and Swine Flu: Where the Truth Lies
A hot story on the Republicans and pandemic preparedness has been missing important details.
