- - - - Do you-all realize that these boards meet and do this work all the time, every day in this country, for all sorts of medical problems for which there is short supply, at every hospital and regional medical center everywhere?
Yes, but realization of and familiarity with the concept, as well as existence of longstanding practice, does not mean that the most proper, compassionate and equitable goals are being met. Being the group and playing the role does not always produce the highest outcomes - existence of guidelines and going through the "process" is no guarantee of efficacy and positive results. Your statements seem knowledgeable, but not much responsive to the core and spirit of the inquiry.
