Ethical Dilemmas in Care
Azim highlights the discomfort surrounding triaging decisions, particularly when it comes to age and socioeconomic status. He contrasts the responses to the pandemic in Eastern and Western countries, noting how cultural values influence perceptions of the elderly's worth. The discussion also delves into the psychological phenomenon of compassion fade, suggesting that our empathy diminishes as the scale of tragedy increases.In this clip
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How did age affect mortality rates during COVID-19 according to the discussion in the episode Improving Science & Restoring Trust in Public Health | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and the clip Scientific Ethics Clash?
How did we lose the level of empathy for the elderly as discussed in the episode #265: Elevate Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Chervin Jafarieh and the clip Shallow Materialism, Elderly Neglect?