Who lives and who dies in the COVID-19 crisis

Here is an article by Dr. Robert Klitzman who says that now is the time to start the discussion about how to prioritize some patients over others:
How hospitals will decide who lives and who dies in the COVID-19 crisis

Not everyone agrees that this discussion should take place, though. Dr. Morhaf Al Achkar argues that there should be no policy that would normalize prioritizing one life over another or that could be used to justify making this seem OK. Here is his article:
Deciding who lives and who dies

For this assignment, read both articles carefully then answer the following in a short essay:

1. What is the main claim made in the article written by Dr. Klitzman?
2. What are three criteria that Dr. Klitzman thinks should be used to prioritize some patients over others when rationing care?
3. How does Dr. Klitzman think these decisions should be made and by whom? Why?
4. What is the main claim in the article written by Dr. Al Achkar?
5. What are three reasons that Dr. Al Achkar gives for why we should not write a policy about prioritizing some patients over others?
6. Do you agree more with Dr. Klitzman or Dr. Al Achkar? Explain your answer.
    
   According to your reading, (pp. 338-339) what is a "positive right"? What is a "negative right"? Do you believe any positive rights exist? Why or why not? In the "desert-island castaway" analogy, does the rich man have an obligation to help the poor man? What does your answer suggest about health care policy? Discuss your views in at least a paragraph. (Attached pages below)

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