Priority setting of ICU resources in an influenza pandemic: a qualitative study of the Canadian public's perspectives

• Main Authors: Silva Diego S (Author), Gibson Jennifer L (Author), Robertson Ann (Author), Bensimon Cécile M (Author), Sahni Sachin (Author), Maunula Laena (Author), Smith Maxwell J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pandemic influenza may exacerbate existing scarcity of life-saving medical resources. As a result, decision-makers may be faced with making tough choices about who will receive care and who will have to wait or go without. Although p...