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The ethics of being a doctor on board

It was Christmas Eve, and where most people are home with their families, residents are all too familiar with spending holidays inside the hospital. As such, I was traveling back to Austin for an early morning shift on hospital service,…

It was Christmas Eve, and where most people are home with their families, residents are all too familiar with spending holidays inside the hospital. As such, I was traveling back to Austin for an early morning shift on hospital service, when I encountered an ethical dilemma that has stuck with me since.

A mere 20 minutes after the plane took off, I heard the dreaded words: “A passenger requires medical attention. …

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The ethics of being a doctor on board