Emergency medical consultations share with other emergencies the need for prompt action, potentially without information or tools ordinarily available.
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In “Allocating Scare Resources in a Pandemic,” Martin Strosberg calls attention to the need for preparedness planning including methods for rationing vaccines, antiviral medications, and intensive care unit beds and staff.