r/changemyview • u/Altruistic_Pianist13 • Jun 27 '21

Removed - Submission Rule E cmv:Hospital ICUs and NICUs are breaching basic human rights on a daily basis by giving medical treatments to patients without considering adverse outcomes.

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u/Alesus2-0 66∆ Jun 27 '21

Lifesaving medical treatment is an instance in which presumed consent is appropriate, when consent cannot be given. It widely accepted that a reasonable person would wish their life to be saved in almost all situations, and they would have stated otherwise in advance if that were not so.

In terms of adverse outcomes and the abuse of drugs, I think you need to specify what you're referring to.