Shaw replies to the objection that it would be unfair to
withhold treatment from an older person, if that person’s total contribution to
society is larger than a younger person’s. What does he say?

Question

Shaw replies to the objection that it would be unfair to
withhold treatment from an older person, if that person’s total contribution to
society is larger than a younger person’s.  What does he say?

Answer

None of the above.

Answer

Medical rationing is based on how much people stand to benefit from treatment.

Answer

Medical rationing is not based on how much people have contributed to society so far.

Answer

Quality of life considerations are based on personal values, not medical fact.

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