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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving
I think we have to defer to the experts for the next month or so but at that point if we don't see a marked improvement in the curve that won't overwhelm the healthcare system some difficult decisions will need to be made by the people in power. Public opinion may very well turn at some point in order to allow the pols to make the difficult decisions that will eventually have to be made.
If we don't give the isolation model a good try you may have a revolt in the healthcare system if they feel they are just being sacrificed in favour of the economy which could be an even bigger issue.
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There is a social contract at stake. Health care providers are risking their lives daily in an attempt to save as many lives as possible. When the public at large gives up their end of the contract in terms of social distancing, that's where a bulk of health care providers will throw in the towel and walk out. And that's not just those caring for COVID-19 patients. Hospitals cannot function without nurses, technologists, environmental services, physicians. This is a problem that was exacerbated by poor decision making and preparedness on the part of government and short-sighted business leaders who had their ears, and dumped in the laps of providers who are now being asked to risk their health and the health of their loved ones.