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minus-squareIcyToes@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·9 days agoWhen they give organs they judge based on lifestyle factor and wouldn’t give a liver to an alcoholic over someone that isn’t. However, when people get to choose, it can become quite arbitrary. Excuses not to treat. Don’t get me wrong, if folk want to write themselves off, by all means, but let’s not Americanize healthcare that is free at the point of use.
When they give organs they judge based on lifestyle factor and wouldn’t give a liver to an alcoholic over someone that isn’t.
However, when people get to choose, it can become quite arbitrary. Excuses not to treat.
Don’t get me wrong, if folk want to write themselves off, by all means, but let’s not Americanize healthcare that is free at the point of use.