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In the aftermath of a disaster or terrorist attack, with supplies scarce and lives in the balance, hard choices may have to be made about who can be saved and who must be designated solely for pain relief and comfort care.

Tough call: Providing mass care with scarce resources

January 1, 2007

In the aftermath of a disaster or terrorist attack, with supplies scarce and lives in the balance, hard choices may have to be made about who can be saved and who must be designated solely for pain relief and comfort care.