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Once again, some states are choosing who gets COVID-19 care
Center for Public Integrity
Oct 7, 2021
Center Director, Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH, says individual doctors should not have to decide who might receive certain resources when they may not be as focused on how many resources are available more broadly. “You want the doctor at the bedside to be able to serve as the advocate for their patient,” Wynia said. “You don’t want them being the judge deciding between their patients.” Read article>>