Moral Dilemmas.... (32)
Triage - Save the savable!
And I give that answer precisely because I don't (and never will) have to make this decision.
And I give that answer precisely because I don't (and never will) have to make this decision.
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my wife, given the fact that you said she would surely die if I tended to the man.
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The_Kansan: Triage - Save the savable!
And I give that answer precisely because I don't (and never will) have to make this decision.
And I give that answer precisely because I don't (and never will) have to make this decision.
Amen!
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Not enough information about their individual conditions to make this decision according to the principles of triage. This is a straw-man morality riddle, because its not really about morality, its about making tough life and death decisions, and there definately isn't enough information...IF I am an EMT, then I operate as a professional, like I'm sworn to do.
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Was this a show?
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irishlass45: Was this a show?
Sounds like a soap opera.
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Meanwhile, back at the hall of Justice...
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No just an email a friend sent me about moral dilemmas. What would you do scenarios? I didn't think it was so much about the actual condition of the victims but I was curious what you all thought.
waiting4u: Sounds like a soap opera.
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just by what is written her i would call for back up then get my med bag and apply pressure to his neck to control the bleeding...
I would hold my wifes hand and tell her that i forgave her and comfort her while still keeping pressure on his wounds.
Once help arrived i would have them keep pressure on his neck and comfort my wife.
I say this only because of what i read the facts to be.
"Even if she gets attention there’s a very high chance she’ll die"
He will die if bleeding is not stopped. but it will only take 5 min to stop...
that is the only solution i can see.....
If your wife dies in your arms at least she can die in peace......what more could you do.....
JMO
I would hold my wifes hand and tell her that i forgave her and comfort her while still keeping pressure on his wounds.
Once help arrived i would have them keep pressure on his neck and comfort my wife.
I say this only because of what i read the facts to be.
"Even if she gets attention there’s a very high chance she’ll die"
He will die if bleeding is not stopped. but it will only take 5 min to stop...
that is the only solution i can see.....
If your wife dies in your arms at least she can die in peace......what more could you do.....
JMO
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waiting4u: Sounds like a soap opera.
I don't want any emails like that, I would rather make inane posts
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bigdaddy007: just by what is written her i would call for back up then get my med bag and apply pressure to his neck to control the bleeding...
I would hold my wifes hand and tell her that i forgave her and comfort her while still keeping pressure on his wounds.
Once help arrived i would have them keep pressure on his neck and comfort my wife.
I say this only because of what i read the facts to be.
"Even if she gets attention there’s a very high chance she’ll die"He will die if bleeding is not stopped. but it will only take 5 min to stop...
that is the only solution i can see.....
If your wife dies in your arms at least she can die in peace......what more could you do.....
JMO
I would hold my wifes hand and tell her that i forgave her and comfort her while still keeping pressure on his wounds.
Once help arrived i would have them keep pressure on his neck and comfort my wife.
I say this only because of what i read the facts to be.
"Even if she gets attention there’s a very high chance she’ll die"He will die if bleeding is not stopped. but it will only take 5 min to stop...
that is the only solution i can see.....
If your wife dies in your arms at least she can die in peace......what more could you do.....
JMO
Now just where are you applying pressure on his neck?
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It sounds like a modified version of Sophie's Choice.
I could never choose.
I could never choose.
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curious: No just an email a friend sent me about moral dilemmas. What would you do scenarios? I didn't think it was so much about the actual condition of the victims but I was curious what you all thought.
hummmm you do sound like a curious one......
1 question how did you pick your screen name?
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irishlass45: But it says the wife IS going to die anyway
I'm not too practical...ya know....?
I'd try to save his pathetic rear end only because I love him.....
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Galactic_bodhi: Omg, Fel...
Right back at ya T
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constanza: I'm not too practical...ya know....? I'd try to save his pathetic rear end only because I love him.....
Gotcha, I was going non emtionally on this, emotionally I arrive at the same answer
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curious: True but with that minor adjustment it gives us a better ending scenario...opportunity for a little but kicking as others have noted...
I'm always up for a little butt kicking
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You are an emergency worker that has just been called to the scene of an accident. When you arrive you see that the car belongs to your wife. Fearing the worst you rush over to see she is trapped in her car with another man.
She sees you and although barely conscious, she manages to mouth the words “I’m sorry”…
You don’t understand, but her look answers you question. The man next to her is her lover with whom she’s been having an affair.
You reel back in shock, devastated by what her eyes have just told you. As you step back, the wreck in front of you comes into focus. You see your wife is seriously hurt and she needs attention straight away. Even if she gets attention there’s a very high chance she’ll die.
You look at the seat next to her and see her lover. He’s bleeding heavily from a wound to the neck and you need to stem the flow of blood immediately. It will only take about 5 minutes to stop, but it will mean your wife will definitely die.
If you tend to your wife however, the man will bleed to death despite the fact it could have been avoided.
Who would you choose to work on?