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Originally Posted by jdubya
How many are in the ICU right now with COPD many of which were smokers? Lets toss those damn smokers.
How many are in the ICU and cardiac Cath lab with CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) secondary to unhealthy diets and lifestyles? Lets toss those lazy stupid bastards out.
How many are in the trauma center from vehicle accidents recovery from hitting a tree while driving drunk or high on recreational drugs? Toss em
How many are taking up beds because of trauma from drunken assaults at parties or bars? Screw them, they should have known better
Motorcycle accidents? We all know motorcycles are more dangerous than cars....toss em.
Elective surges like hip and knee replacements? Probably because they went through life at an unhealthy weight and got premature arthritis.....screw them.
Cancer patients? Likely secondary to unhealthy diets and smoking and drinking too much anyway.
I think you get my point. Where do you draw the line? Who gets to play God?
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You think 40% of ICU beds are now filled with each of these examples not sure you know how percentage work.