(10 June 2013, 00:53)Jonas Wrote: I'll treat people first and settle the bill later. Just my decision. As for drugs and hard to get supplies, I'll be doing a lot of triage. Those with the best chance of survival will get the antibiotics. I wish I knew how to make bows or some other barterable item, but I was a paramedic so I have what I have and I can't refuse to treat someone if they can't pay. YMMV!
Thanks Jonas for that. As supplies get scarcer, then triage will get harder. If it is a case of slapping a bandage on with a bit of duct tape, then I would probably go ahead and give my skills for free.
The problem is 'supplies'. If I am giving up some form of drugs especially scarce antibiotics or any form of string pain meds over and above paracetamol/ibuprofen/asprin, then I would expect some form of recompense.
But on the other hand, I've sat with someone a few weeks ago who was dying with Lung Cancer. The last couple of days and nights were horrible and I just wanted to give him LOTS of morphine to put him out of his misery. I don't think I could allow someone to be in pain and not do something if I could.
SK - I agree with you that taken to its logical conclusion and I would starve. I don't think that would happen. Someone would provide me with some food. On balance, and with my own ethics and world-view, it's a risk I'm ready to take.
An enjoyable debate - thanks sweeties
xx
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