How Should Physicians Steward Limited Resources While Ensuring That Patients Can Access Needed Medicines?

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Stewarding limited resources is an evergreen topic in #bioethics. As potential shortages of #COVID19-related medications loom, the question arises again. https://t.co/nWUqJNaDp5

The Louisiana Department of Health has adopted a subscription model for hepatitis C treatment, but costly medications continue to challenge states’ capacities to cover patients who need costly drugs. https://t.co/TYt3dRy3hH

When resources are limited, as can be the case with costly Hep C medications, how can physicians help act as stewards for resources while also ensuring their patients have access? https://t.co/Y5IIC9XWA2